Rn - First Assist - Or Cardiac

Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of the Cardiac RNFA is to provide experienced clinical technical and leadership skills in the role of the First Assistant.

• Graduate of a state board approved school of nursing – BSN preferred
• Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
• Advanced training and completion of RNFA program
• CNOR certification
• Prior operating room experience required
• Ability to proactively deal with constant change
• Be prepared for an evolving healthcare environment that includes advanced technologies
• Must maintain BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• 7:00am – 3:30pm or 9:00am – 5:30pm rotating M-F or hours as required by the job. On call afternoons, weekends, holidays, and off-shifts (30-minute response time).
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Breaks and lunch are coordinated with other personnel and workload activity.
• Blood and body fluid exposure

• Serves as a consultant in all aspects of Cardiothoracic/vascular procedures, equipment operation, instruments and supplies in the CVOR.
• Seeks out additional educational opportunities to increase current clinical expertise related to cardiothoracic/vascular surgeries.
• Maintains proficiency in the roles of the 1st and 2nd assistant roles.
• Demonstrates skill in holding tissue, suturing, providing exposure, knowledge of appropriate instrumentation for each tissue type.
• Exceptional knowledge of anatomy.
• Works collaboratively with all team members.
• Assists in the set-up of OR room in combination with the entire OR staff.
• Assist in transportation of the patient to and from the OR room, moving and proper positioning on the OR table.
• Demonstrates proficiency in vein harvesting (open and endo).
• Demonstrates understanding of suture types, skin types and closure of all incisions.
• Adheres to policies, procedures and guidelines of the department and Aultman Hospital.
• Maintains professional communication skills with physicians, nurses, and technicians.
• Adheres to time and attendance policies.
• Available for assigned/needed on call.
• Demonstrate awareness of team responsibilities by accepting additional duties and responsibilities to help improve the CVOR department and Aultman Hospital.

PURPOSE
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To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

• C Standing
• C Walking
• O Lifting (70 pounds)
• O Carrying (70 pounds)
• O Pushing (70 pounds)
• N Climbing with (70 pounds)
• O Stooping/Bending
• O Twisting/Turning
• O Kneeling/Squatting
• O Crawling
• O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

Performing patient care responsibilities as required.

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
Category I