This request is for Cardiothoracic surgery only.

Patient Encounters Per Shift: Variable

Beds in Department: 167

Board Certification: Not required, but minimum board certification eligible

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days

Certifications Required:
– ACLS: Yes
– ATLS: Yes

Trauma Level: 2

Pediatric Level: 0

Specialty Skills for Thoracic Surgery:
– General CV/thoracic surgery: Required
– Open: Required
– Endoscopic: Required
– Coronary artery bypass surgery: Required
– On pump: Required
– Off pump: Required
– Congenital defects (ASD, VSD, PFO, etc.): Required
– Valvular repair/replacement: Required
– Aneurysm repair (Cardiac/Aorto-thoracic): Required
– Lung resection (including VATs): Required
– Chest wall or pleural procedures: Required
– Esophagus and diaphragm surgeries: Required
– AICD (Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator): Required
– Left ventricular assist devices: Required
– TAVR: Required
– CABG: Required
– Vent Management: Required
– Bronchoscopy: Required
– Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues: Required
– Insertion of Central line: Required
– Insertion of Arterial line: Required
– Insertion of PA catheter: Required
– Insertion of IABP: Required

Vascular Skills: Not required