+ As a member of the healthcare team, is responsible for providing advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and initiation of treatment in collaboration with the attending Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic surgeons.

+ Clinical activities are authorized and performed under the supervision but not necessarily in the presence of a physician member of the medical staff. Prescriptive authority is a delegated privilege under the collaborating physician.

+ Assists pre-, intra, and post-care of all cardiac and thoracic patients. Prepares and records patient histories, performs rounds and physical examinations, records discharge summaries, assists in all surgical procedures, performs endoscope vein and radial artery harvesting intra-operatively and formulates post-operative treatment plans for patients.

+ Specific procedures within the specialty are individually credentialed, based on background training and experience.

+ Flexible t...