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Certification details

ACLS, BLS
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?): BLS, ACLS
Common Cases: CABG, Valve replacements, TAVR support for the Cath Lab, Trachs, Thoracotomy, VATS, pericardial window, sternotomy, Pleurodesis, Additional experience in first assisting would be of benefit.

Job details

Bakersfield Memorial is looking for a RNFA for the CVOR specifically.
Shifts start at 6 am but the lengths will vary on need.
Work Mon through Friday, and are on call that week for the entire 24 hours.
They need to be proficient in first assisting all cardiothoracic cases.
May be required to assist on the non-cardiothoracic cases when CV cases are not scheduled.
Required to work holidays as needed.
Assist physician as directed.

Job requirements

Proficient in first assisting all cardiothoracic cases.
Experience in first assisting for general, ortho, vascular, urology, GYN, plastics, podiatry, and Neuro cases would be of benefit.
1st and 2nd scrub for Cardiothoracic surgical procedures including ability to perform endovein harvest for vessels.
Must be able to circulate cardiothoracic cases also.

Schedule information

Shift is 0630-1700.
Call every other week.
30 minute call response time.
Work with the manager on scheduling - block scheduling at their discretion.
Shifts start at 6 am but the lengths will vary on need.
On call for Cardiothoracic cases and float to other specialties if needed.
Weeknight/Call Requirements: Yes, Call hours are end of shift until beginning of next day.
Weekend/Call Requirements: Yes, Varies by rotation.
Holiday/Call Requirements: Yes.

Unit specific information

1 dedicated CT room, 1 backup CT room, and a Hybrid Cardiac Cath Lab.
Scrubbing required: Yes.
Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge - No assignment unless short staffed.

Additional Details

-Cerner Required-
No first time travelers.
# Suites: 1 dedicated CT room, 1 backup CT room, and a Hybrid Cardiac Cath Lab.
Average # of cases per day: 1-3.
Scrubbing required: - RN's Yes.
Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift: Charge - No assignment unless short staffed.
Floating Requirements: To DT as required.
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Scrubs Provided.
Unit/Department specific orientation.

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