Senior Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant

1 week ago


Bakersfield, California, United States Memorial Hospital Full time

Becoming a part of Memorial Hospital's team as a Senior Cardiothoracic Surgical First Assistant, you will be working in the CVOR department. This role is specifically tailored for RNs with experience in first assisting cardiothoracic cases.

The ideal candidate should have proficiency in first assisting all cardiothoracic cases and be able to circulate these cases as well. Knowledge of endovein harvest for vessels is also a requirement. Additionally, experience in first assisting for general, ortho, vascular, urology, GYN, plastics, podiatry, and Neuro cases would be beneficial.

As a member of the team, you will work with a dedicated CT room, a backup CT room, and a Hybrid Cardiac Cath Lab. The shift starts at 6 am, and lengths may vary based on need. You will be required to work Mon through Friday and be on call for the entire 24 hours that week. Holidays may also be required.

You will work closely with the manager on scheduling, block scheduling at their discretion. Call every other week, with a 30-minute call response time. Work can vary from case to case, and you may be required to float to other specialties if needed.

The average number of cases per day is 1-3. Scrubbing is required, and charge nurses do not take assignments unless short-staffed. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits.

We estimate the salary range for this role to be around $**150,000 - $170,000 annually**, depending on your level of experience and qualifications. If you are passionate about cardiothoracic surgery and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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