Certified Surgical First Assist | Full Time | Day Shift Allied Health Professionals / Technologists Surgery

DESCRIPTION

Who we are: Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

Shift Information:

This position is Full-Time What we offer: Health Insurance 401(k) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility What you will do:

Acts as patient advocate during the perioperative period by assisting in implementing a plan to protect the patient from injury, wrong site surgery, infection and retained instruments. Assists the team in coordinating the patient's care between providers and hospital staff. Supports the patient's physical and emotional needs, while assisting the surgeon. Ensures all supplies, implants and instruments are available for the procedure. This position has call requirements

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited First Assistant Program and Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Required Technical Skills:

Basic computer keyboard skills

Preferred Technical Skills:

Meditech proficiency Required Licensure /Registration /

Certification:

Certification as a First Assistant Preferred Licensure / Registration /

Certification:

Basic Life Support Required Experience:

2 years s a surgical RN, surgical

LVN, or CST Preferred Experience:

One or more years as a CST, 1 or more years as a Certified Surgical First Assistant