Cardiac Surgery Assistant

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The incumbent is a member of the health care team who is accountable for providing technical and/or supportive services for the Cardiac Surgery procedures under the direct supervision of the Cardiac Surgery Director, and/or the Cardiac Surgery RN, Perfusionist, and Medical Staff. May have access to or be required to distribute drugs, needles or syringes from storage locations, (such as large stock supplies, automated dispensing units and other carts) to/within patient care areas or treatment carts as defined by hospital policy/procedure.

• Three (3) years recent experience in a surgery environment with demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, instrument pprocess and supply.
• BLS from AHA.
• Organize and coordinates a variety of activities simultaneously.
• Takes instruction and follow established procedures.
• Functions independently and effectively,demonstrate initiative, responsibility and good judgment
• Organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
• Responds to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as prioritizing work as necessary.
• Interacts with a variety of people in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner, demonstrating a positive, caring attitude.
• Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette.