First Assist Surgical Tech – Perry OR Position Available In Houston, Georgia

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First Assist Surgical Tech•Perry OR
locations
Perry, Georgia
time type
PRN
posted on
Posted 8 Days Ago
job requisition id

JR100921

Work Shift:

Day•8 Hour (United States of America)
A caring health system dedicated to excellence•today and tomorrow.
I.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of a registered nurse, assists with the surgical process from optimal positioning of the patient through closure, wound dressing, and drainage. Performs a variety of other duties to assist a surgeon during surgery to include retracting tissues under direction and tying suturing materials in accordance with Houston Healthcare standards. Assists in patient care related activities including starting intravenous solutions, inserting tubes, etc. Provides nursing care and completes tasks delegated for all categories of patients served. Utilizes patient’s individualized plan of care in providing care and collecting data relating to patients needs and response. Provides care in accordance with Houston Healthcare’s Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, standards of care and standards of performance. Provides immediate support to the surgeon and acts as a vital resource to the staff of the operating room. Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges. II.

Qualifications:

A.

Education & Training:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program and a Surgical Assistant Program. B.

Experience:

Documented surgical technologist experience required, minimum of one year OR experience preferred.
C.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:

Current

AHA/ARC BLS

certification. Current Surgical Technical (CST) certification. Current Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFSA) certification.
D.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be able to utilize surgical instruments, supplies and necessary equipment during surgical procedures. Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure safe, quality patient care during the operative procedure. Must be proficient in skills required during procedures to include (but not limited to) 1) Clamping, cauterizing, suturing, inserting, injecting, manipulating, retracting, cutting, and ligating tissue as necessary. 2) Any necessary involvement in hemostasis, including but not limited to the utilization of ties, vessel loops, clip appliers, digital pressure, packing, appropriate manipulation of sutures, etc. 3) Participation in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques as necessary and appropriate. 4) Any further applicable instrumentation or actions deemed necessary by the surgeon. Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gown, and mask, etc.
Successful candidates will be subject to criminal background and drug screens.
EOE/AA/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

FTE:

0

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About Houston Healthcare
Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually. Read More