2 perioperative assistant jobs found

Description Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Texarkana, TX . This role focuses on surgical first assist and vein harvesting , with additional responsibilities in clinic and perioperative patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiothoracic surgery or a related surgical specialty and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as first assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG and valve surgeries Perform vein harvesting (endoscopic or open techniques) Provide pre- and post-operative patient care Conduct outpatient clinic visits including follow-ups and surgical evaluations Assist with patient management, care coordination, and treatment planning Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies Collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgeons and...

About Dell Medical School As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities. The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the...