Physician Assistant II - Pediatric Cardiac OR

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins Hospital seeks an experienced Physician Assistant II or ACNP, RNFA, to join the Cardiac Surgery OR team. This full-time role partners with cardiac surgeons and OR nurses to support complex cardiac procedures and perioperative care.

The candidate will have a PA license, ACNP/RNFA credentials if applicable, and at least two years in cardiac surgical assistance, with strong communication skills and collaboration in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Valid PA licensure in Maryland or eligibility
• Acute Care NP with RNFA certification if applicable
• 2+ years direct surgical assistant experience in cardiac surgery preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiothoracic surgeons during procedures (CABG, valve repair/replacement)
• Perform tissue handling: incisions, retraction, suturing, hemostasis
• Close chest and assist in transport to ICU/PACU
• Harvest of saphenous vein and radial artery for bypass
• Assist with cannulation, grafting, decannulation and related tasks

Skills

PA licensure

ACNP RNFA

Cardiac surgery OR

Endovascular vein harvest

Education

Accredited PA program graduate

Masters/Doctorate in Nursing, Acute Care NP

Job description

Job Description:

Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated experienced Physician Assistant II or ACNP, RNFA to join our specialty Cardiac Surgery OR team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and is looking to balance work with personal commitments.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled OR physician assistant/RNFA to join our cardiac surgery OR team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to partner with cardiac surgeons and OR Nursing staff.

• Recent graduates: Candidates with less than one year of experience who have completed an accredited cardiac surgery PA residency/fellowship program will be considered.
• Experienced candidates: Minimum of two years of direct surgical assistant (or equivalent) experience in cardiac surgery.
• Clinical competence: Demonstrated strong understanding of hemodynamic principles relevant to cardiac patients, including the ability to assess these parameters accurately and communicate findings clearly and promptly to the appropriate clinical team members.

Schedule:

• Four 10-hour clinical daytime shifts/week
• On-call requirement during non-routine working hours to assist attending physicians in urgent and emergency procedures

Responsibilities:

• Assist cardiothoracic surgeons during surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and other complex cardiac surgeries
• Perform tissue handling including making incisions, retracting, dissecting, tying, ligating, stapling, suturing and providing hemostasis
• Perform chest closure, including chest wires when indicated. Routinely closes the leg and chest soft tissue layers. Assists in transporting the patient from the O.R. to the CVSICU/ PACU
• Performs endoscopic or open harvesting of the saphenous vein during coronary artery bypass procedures and preparation of the vein for bypass
• Performs endoscopic or open harvesting of the radial artery during coronary artery bypass procedures and prepares radial artery for bypass
• First or second assisting with cannulation, graft anastomosis, valve placement, decannulation, femoral access catheters (including IABP) or any other task of open-heart procedures

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA) or an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program or Masters or Doctorate in Nursing, Acute Care NP.
• For Acute Care NP, certified as an RNFA.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Cardiac Surgery OR experience, at least 2 years, required. Proficiency in performing endovascular vein harvest is required.

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Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn and advance your career.