Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - UofL Health - Louisville KY
Company: UofL Health
Location: Louisville
Posted on: May 8, 2024
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYThe ideal candidate will assist the surgeon during
thoracic or cardiovascular operations by performing duties such as
tissue retraction, insertion of tubes and intravenous lines, or
closure of surgical wounds. Perform preoperative and postoperative
duties to facilitate patient care.The Physician Assistant should
demonstrate an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and
technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as
it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills,
timely and compliant documentation, and take responsibility for
ongoing professional development and competency
validation.Responsibilities
- Assist various cardiac procedures including emergency
procedures demonstrating versatility and competency.
- Must anticipate the needs of the surgeon, and other team
members, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical
procedure.
- Under physician supervision, will be expected to drape the
patient within the surgeon's guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and
application of appropriate surgical instruments, placement of ties
and suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or
other measures as directed by the surgeon.
- Assist in retracting tissues per surgeon's directive.
- Use of electrocautery, clamps, ligation, and cutting of
tissue.
- Assist and/or placement of drains and drainage sutures. Closure
of all wound layers ( fascia, subcutaneous, skin ) as per surgeon's
directive.
- Procurement/harvest of saphenous vein and/or radial artery by
endoscopic method as well as open method. Prepare vein or artery
for use as a conduit with clips, ties and/or suture.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs, anesthesia levels, and
physiological responses throughout the procedure.
- Assist in the closure of all surgical sites and application of
dressings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique in relation to
procedure
- Knowledge of CPR or open cardiac massage and other such
procedures as requested
- Obtain necessary CEUs to maintain certification
- Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by
surgeon or circulating nurse
- Handles various pharmaceutical agents on the field as added by
physicians under the direction of the registered nurse
- Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and
standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to
maintain confidentiality at all times
- Other job duties as assigned
- Provide comprehensive care in a medical practice/clinical
setting in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary healthcare
team.
- Coordinate education needs of patients and families.
- Facilitate and coordinate discharge planning.
- Communicate with surgeons and referring providers about care
rendered and/or management plans.
- Submit timely and accurate billing for services rendered.
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff and other members of the
health care team.
- Actively participate in conferences and presentations as well
as other staff education including, but not limited to, quality
improvement initiatives as directed.
- Participate in research activities in areas related to clinical
specialty.
- Participate in clinical data extraction.
- Maintain currency with all required compliance training
programs and a commitment to professional growth and competency as
a certified PA.
- Maintain currency with all hospital privileges, licensures, and
certifications.QualificationsExperience:
- Previous professional experience in cardiothoracic surgery
preferredLicensure:
- Must hold or obtain a valid Physician Assistant license in
Kentucky.Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart
Association (AHA) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
(required)
Keywords: UofL Health, Owensboro , Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant - UofL Health - Louisville KY, Healthcare , Louisville, Kentucky
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