Description Serving at our health system’s most advanced and complex cardiac surgery center, the UH Cleveland Medical First Assistant team performs a variety of state of the art surgeries and procedures giving our team a well-rounded experience in coronary, valve, transplant, robotic, and structural heart disease including hybrid structural and aortic interventions. Cardiac First Assistants support every cardiac surgery case across our system in and out of the operating room, including emergencies within the hospital and procedures in the cardiac cath lab.  RNFA, Physician Assistant or Surgical Assist will be considered.  Cardiac OR experience strongly preferred.

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. When you join UH, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes, but is not limited to:

Competitive salary

$8,000  sign on bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement and pension plans

Free parking for regular-status employees

A Brief Overview

The Cardiac First Assist works under the direction and supervision of the attending physician to provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate the needs of the surgical patient during the perioperative period. The First Assist will 1st and/or 2nd assist cardiac surgical procedures. The First Assist will cover regional call to support the Cardiac Surgery program across the system as well as covering call for Transplant, both donor and recipient, which requires the ability to travel in cars, ambulances, planes and helicopters.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications RNFA

Graduation of approved RN Program (Required) and

Completion of state approved RNFA course (Required)

less than 1 year Minimum of 6 months taking Second call for Cardiac Surgery service line (Required)

Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred within 6 Months) and

Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (Required) and

Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) (Preferred)

RNFA registration with OBN (Required)

Surgical Assistant

Graduation of approved SA Program (Required)

less than 1 year experience taking Second Call for Cardiac service line (Required)

National certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (Preferred) or

National certification from Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (Preferred) or

National certification from American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) (Preferred)

Physician Assistant

Associate's Degree in healthcare related field with emphasis on clinical practice. (Required) or

Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related field with emphasis on clinical practice (Required) and

Master's Degree in healthcare related field with emphasis on clinical practice. (Preferred)

1+ years of Cardiac Surgery experience as a Level 1 (Preferred)

Current license to practice in Ohio (Required) and

Professional Certifications as required by OSMB- additional certifications (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must demonstrate proficiency in taking Second Call (Required proficiency)

Advanced Life Support Equipment knowledge (Required proficiency)

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures. (Required proficiency)

High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention. (Required proficiency

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Sitting Rarely

Lifting Frequently 50 lbs

Carrying Frequently 50 lbs

Pushing Frequently 50 lbs

Pulling Frequently 50 lbs

Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs

Balancing Occasionally

Stooping Frequently

Kneeling Frequently

Crouching Frequently

Crawling Occasionally

Reaching Frequently

Handling Frequently

Grasping Frequently

Feeling Constantly

Talking Constantly

Hearing Constantly

Repetitive Motions Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly