Description

General summary of position

Works as first or second assistant during open heart and other vascular and thoracic surgical procedures under the direction of the attending physician. This provider will assist with the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of the cardiac surgical patient within the operating room.

Primary duties and responsibilities

•             Reviews and interprets, as appropriate, the patient chart, medical history, and clinical imaging for preoperative planning.
•             Recognizes abnormalities of electrocardiogram in the OR and ICU settings, and takes appropriate action to assist in the correction and stabilization of arrhythmias and hemodynamic parameters of the patient.
•             Primary role is to assist in the cardiac surgery operating room. Roles include, but are not limited to:

–            Opening the sternum utilizing midline sternotomy technique.

–            Preparing the patient for arterial and venous cannulation.

–            First assisting cardiac surgeon in cases including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement (open and robotic approach), aortic arch repair, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplant.

–            Assisting in percutaneous insertion of devices.

–            Harvesting and preparing conduits for coronary artery bypass grafting, including internal mammary artery, greater saphenous vein, and radial artery.

–            Placing epicardial pacing wires and mediastinal/pleural drains.

–            Closing the midline sternotomy.

–            Teaching and mentoring less experienced staff.

Minimum qualifications

Education

•             Graduation from accredited program (PA or ACNP)
•             RN first assistant program required for nurse practitioners

Experience

•             Five years’ experience in cardiac surgery care preferred
•             Minimum of two years’ operating room experience

Licenses and certifications

Licensed physician assistant, nurse practitioner, and RN first assist in the District of Columbia required

This position has a hiring range of

USD $115,003.00 - USD $165,006.00 /yr.

In addition to your salary, MedStar Health offers a comprehensive healthcare package (including medical, dental, and vision, subject to eligibility requirements) and other benefits. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by MedStar Health. MedStar Health is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

The hiring range is the range MedStar Health, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future, and actual compensation may vary from posting based on work experience, education, and/or skill level, etc. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market and business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular partner remains in MedStar Health’s sole discretion unless and until paid, and may be modified at MedStar Health’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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 partners feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

•             Strong emphasis on teamwork—our partners feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high partner satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
•             Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, and 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 partners 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 entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. 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.