Full employer posting
Operating Room First Assist Open Heart: The position supports open-heart and vascular surgical procedures in an operating room setting. Responsibilities include first-assist functions for on-pump cardiac cases, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pediatric cardiac procedures. The role follows a rotating daytime and weekend schedule with potential call requirements based on vein-harvesting skills.
Job Details
Day shift, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week; weekends rotate. Required
23 years of cardiovascular first-assist experience involving open-heart and vascular procedures; cardiac surgical experience as a first assistant in on-pump cardiac cases; endoscopic vein-harvesting experience; Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant (CST FA) and Registered Nurse First Assistant (RN FA) certifications.
Pediatric cardiac surgical experience. Additional Information: Clinical responsibilities include assisting with coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement, pericardial window, aortic dissection, congenital pediatric cardiac, femoral-popliteal, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and arteriovenous fistula procedures. Vein harvesting is required.
The role requires confidence in surgical skills and knowledge, with call requirements varying according to vein-harvesting capability. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
Operating Room First Assist Open Heart: The position supports open-heart and vascular surgical procedures in an operating room setting. Responsibilities include first-assist functions for on-pump cardiac cases, endoscopic vein harvesting, and pediatric cardiac procedures. The role follows a rotating daytime and weekend schedule with potential call requirements based on vein-harvesting skills.