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**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!!
Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTANT to join our team!
The Cardiovascular First Assistant provides exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation while optimizing results for our patients. Essential elements in the art and science of first assisting are attention to detail, thoroughness and complete concentration on the operative field. These activities will only be performed as delegated tasks under the direct and immediate supervision of the responsible cardio-thoracic surgeon.
HOURS: This position is Full-time, 0.8 FTE or 64 hours per pay period. Day shift with call.
Experience/Qualifications
Knowledge of surgical standards and practices normally acquired through graduation from an approved accredited school of Surgical Technology.Has advanced knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and operative technique related to the operative procedure in which the First Assistant will assist.A minimum of six months on the job training/experience as a First Assist.Certification as a Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) is required within 1 year of hire into the position.Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
Employee Benefits
Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.PTO accrual from day one!Generous retirement plan with match available.Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Credentials:
Essential:
* CERTIFIED SURGICAL FIRST ASSTISTANT NBSTS
* CPR or BLS