MEDSTAR HEALTH
Washington, DC
About the Job The incumbent of this role works as a first or second assistant during open-heart and other vascular and thoracic surgical procedures under the direction of the attending physician. The primary focus of this position is the cardiac surgery operating room. The PA/APP will work closely with cardiac surgeons and experienced APPs while developing skills in first assisting, conduit harvesting, surgical exposure, and perioperative care. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Reviews relevant patient history, diagnostic studies, and imaging in preparation for surgery. Participates in a structured orientation and competency-development program. Assists in the cardiac surgery operating room. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting cardiac surgeons during open and/or minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures. Serving as a first or second assistant based on experience and demonstrated competency. Participating in procedures...
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Physician Assistant
Physician & Surgeon
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