Cardiac Surgical Assistant

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Surgical Assistant to join our team in the greater South Florida area. A successful candidate must have at least 2+ years of experience in cardiac surgery. This job is strictly surgical only with no clinic time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top tier care.

• Functions as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room
• Positions and drapes the patient under the direction of the surgeon
• Suturing and retracting of all tissue layers
• Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Rotating on call responsibilities

• 2+ years experience functioning as a cardiac, surgical first assist
• Current national surgical assistant certification
• Active BLS and ACLS
• Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Participation in the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Paid state license, malpractice, and other agreed upon licenses and dues
• Annual $1,500 allotment accompanied by 3 days of paid non-work time for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Generous PTO and "life/work" balance