Physician Assistant Cardiac

Physician Assistant Cardiac

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Facilitate preoperative procedure. Assist with placement of invasive lines as needed. Harvest saphenous veins and radial arteries and assist in the operating room as needed. Prepare harvested saphenous vein/radial artery for coronary artery bypass grafting including making and closing incisions.
• Preliminary Assessment of patients. Obtain complete history and perform complete physical assessment on new patients. Review current status/complaints. Performs physical assessment on all patients with focus on cardiovascular system. Review results of primary tests evaluating cardiovascular status. Review results of tests completed since last visit and note changes.
• Assist attending surgeon as either a first or second assistant. Participate in teaching fundamental operating room techniques including aspect technique, trying knots, Hemostasis, tissue handling, wound closure and operating room techniques.
• Act as a consultant to operating room and house staff personnel concerning cardiac surgery protocols and patient care as designated by the supervising physician.
• Under supervision of the surgeon, uses and demonstrates proper legation and cutting of vessels.
• Performs appropriate surgical scrub procedure according to policy.
• Alerts circulating nurse to any breaks in aseptic/sterile technique and initiates corrective action as needed.
• Inspects all sterile trays for indicative changes prior to placing on sterile field.
• Participates in insertion of catheters and/or lines, draping and prepping of surgical patients as needed.

Qualifications:

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Surgical Assistant:

• Surgical Assistant certification, CPR Certification and House Physician Credential required.

Physician Assistant:

• Florida Licensed required; Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants desired' CPR Certification required.

Education:

Surgical Assistant:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferred/Foreign Medical School Graduate.

Physician Assistant:

• Associate degree with PA license; Bachelor's degree in area of expertise preferred.

Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:
Health benefits
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Healthcare spending accounts
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Free Parking
On-site housing for select positions and more!