Surgeon - Heart Transplant examines, diagnoses, and surgically treats patients with end-stage cardiac disease. Surgically replaces a diseased or damaged heart with a healthy heart. Being a Surgeon - Heart Transplant reviews patient history and confirms need for surgery. Determines which instruments and method of surgery will be most successful in achieving the desired outcome. Additionally, Surgeon - Heart Transplant may provide medical personnel with direction concerning patient care. May provide in-service training as needed to address new technology in health care treatment. Provides charting in compliance with all laws and regulations. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Typically reports to the chief of surgery. Requires a license to practice. Surgeon - Heart Transplant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary
The Structural Heart Nurse is responsible for coordinating the structural heart program which includes: transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVRI), Mitra clip repair, and other related procedures/surgeries. This position is responsible for assessing and evaluating suitability of potential structural heart candidates and providing patient education regarding tests/procedure. Extracts and reviews data to allow for accurate screening of patients and coordinates multidisciplinary meetings to discuss structural heart cases. Monitors peri- and post-operative outcomes. Serves as primary point of contact for the structural heart device vendor(s). The Structural Heart Nurse has a central role in the planning and scheduling of procedures and ensuring the availability of the patient, members of the multidisciplinary team and required devices. Maintains fiscal responsibility for the program and evaluates overall effectiveness of the program.
Work Schedule
Forty hours per week, Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed to meet patient and program needs.
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