Overview General Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the surgeon, the Cardiovascular Surgery PA-C or APRN-RNFA will perform cardiovascular surgical preparation procedures, per-operative and post-operative procedures, and assists in performing cardiovascular surgical procedures. Provide patient and family with pre-operative education, answer questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification. Obtain and perform history and physical examinations. Record and interpret pertinent data (labs, diagnostic studies, discharge summaries, progress notes, etc.) including writing orders and discharges. First assisting in cardiovascular surgery, vein and radial artery harvesting, first assisti