What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery HackensackUMC FT position at HACKENSACK UNIV. MEDICAL GROUP?
The Phys Asst, Cardiac Surgery in cardiac surgery functions to support the practice of the attending surgeons and intensivists.
2 years minimum experience as a cardiac surgery PA required. Holidays and weekends as needed.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Successful completion of an approved physician's assistant program, accredited by the AMA Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. The ability to concentrate for prolonged periods, work well under stress and be able to think clearly and decisively in emergencies. 2. A willingness to take night, weekend and holiday call. 3. Knowledge of surgical anatomy, cardiothoracic surgical procedures, ECG, and hemodynamic monitoring interpretation. 4. Ability to harvest venous and arterial conduit, preferably by both open and endoscopic techniques. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Physician Assistant License. 2. Certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician¿s Assistants (NCCPA) within one year of initial employment by the Medical Center. 3. BCLS, ACLS - within first two years of employment. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
