Cardiac Surgery Assistant

1 month ago

Carmel, Indiana, United States Ascension Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cardiac Surgery Assistant to join our team at Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana. As a key member of our cardiac surgery team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.
  • Position patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Implement physicians' orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
  • Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
  • Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
Requirements
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date, American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date, American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room, credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
  • Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant, credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification.
Why Choose Ascension

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services, including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services, and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community.

Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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