At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in cardiac surgeries and provide pre/postoperative care for patients.
- Company: Interior Heart & Surgical Centre, a leading cardiac care facility in Kelowna.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, work with top professionals, and contribute to patient care.
- Other info: Opportunity to teach medical students and grow your career in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in surgical assistance and a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Position Summary
The Interior Heart & Surgical Centre is seeking a Cardiac Surgical Assistant to join our group.
Located in the city of Kelowna, the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre is the main referral centre for the Interior Health Authority (IH) of British Columbia (population 750,000).
The Cardiac Surgery Program offers the whole spectrum of cardiac surgical services short of transplantation.
There is an 8 bed Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU), 8 bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and a 16-bed Cardiac Surgery Inpatient (CSIP) ward.
Heart transplants and pediatric (child) cardiac surgeries are not performed at KGH.
The Cardiac Surgery Program is comprised of more than 100 medical and clinical staff, including 5 cardiac surgeons, cardiac anaesthetists, perfusionists, clinical nursing staff, anaesthesia assistants, and support staff.
As the Cardiac Surgical Assistant, you will provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
It is expected that the Cardiac Surgical Assistant will be able to perform independently in the OR to retrieve vascular conduit.
In addition to intraoperative duties, the Cardiac Surgical Assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care.
The Cardiac Surgical Assistant will also provide on-call services.
In this position, you will also have the opportunity to discover the rewards of clinical teaching with 3rd- and 4th-year medical students of the UBC Southern Medical Program completing 1-2-week rotations with our program.
We are excited to add enthusiastic and hardworking experienced candidates to our team at KGH.
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Cardiac Surgical Assistant in Kelowna employer: Interior Health Authority
Interior Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes meaningful change in healthcare while offering a flexible work environment across the beautiful Interior Health region. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training, competitive remuneration, and a supportive work-life balance, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about quality improvement and patient care. Join us and be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and inclusivity, where your contributions can truly make a difference.
