Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, On Call, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Surgical Procedures, Swan-Ganz Catheter, Ultrasound
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Overview
Provide specialized cardiothoracic surgical support services, including assisting in the operating room, performing advanced procedures, and delivering direct patient care in a VA clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in cardiothoracic surgeries (first and second assist)
Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (radial and saphenous)
Conduct procedures such as:
Central line placement (ultrasound-guided)
Chest tube insertion/removal
Swan-Ganz catheter placement/removal
Cardioversion and pacing wire removal
Support robotic and bedside surgical procedures
Document care in electronic health records (EHR)
Ensure compliance with patient safety, HIPAA, and VA standards