Cardiac Surgical Assistant Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Baltimore, MD (Job ID req15019)

Description

General Summary of Position
Provides first, second or third assistance during open heart and other vascular and thoracic surgical procedures, under direction of a physician. Assists with the pre- and post-operative care of patient. Incumbents in this position may perform all, or a combination of the duties described depending upon their assigned work area and the specific needs of the department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree required or
• higher level degree required or
• equivalent training, such as graduation from National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA) required or
• directly related discipline required

Experience

• Less than 1 year New graduate from cardiovascular surgical assistant training program will be considered. otherwise preference required is a minimum of two years of direct, previous surgical assistant or equivalent experience in a general surgery or cardiac surgery program exhibiting a high degree of understanding regarding hemodynamic principles for the cardiac patient and how they relate to patient management and be able to assess these parameters and precisely relay the information to the appropriate medical personnel. required and

Licenses and Certifications

• Health Services \ Certified Surgical Assist - CSA Certification as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) from the National Surgical Assistant's Association or equivalent certification required or
• should certification be pending, incumbent must attain certification within twelve months of hire to maintain employment. within 1 Year required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work requires a high level of judgment to plan and perform the work and solve difficult job-related problems.
• Incumbents are usually at the senior or lead level and may be assigned to monitor the work of others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.