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General Summary of Position
Provides first second or third assistance during open heart and other vascular and thorastic surgical procedures under direction of a physician. Assists with the pre- and post-operative care of patient.
Acts as assistant to the attending surgeon during all cardiac surgical cases including but not limited to: the opening and closing of sternotomy arterial and venous cannulation and decannulation coronary artery grafting cardiac valve repair or replacement heart transplantation and insertion of cardiac mechanical assist devices. Reviews patient chart and catheter films with the physician/surgeon as appropriate. Assists the Anesthesiologist in monitoring patient during anesthesia induction and performing venipunctures starting/administering IV's. Assists the physician with the application of external/internal fixation devi...
General Summary of Position
Provides first second or third assistance during open heart and other vascular and thorastic surgical procedures under direction of a physician. Assists with the pre- and post-operative care of patient.
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- Location Washington, District of Columbia
- Job Type fulltime
- Category Health Technologists and Technicians
- Posted Date July 08, 2026
- Application Deadline August 17, 2026