Horizon Health
CST CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - PRN
Horizon Health, Paris, Illinois, United States, 61944
Horizon Health
is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. The Certified Surgical Tech provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. Position Summary
The surgical assistant to the surgeon during the operation does so under the direction and supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities)
Determine specific equipment needed per procedure Review surgical consent, confirming procedure and special needs Select and display x-rays for surgeon's reference Assist in moving and positioning of patient, including placement of pneumatic tourniquet if needed Actively participate in Surgical "Time-out" Drape patient within surgeon's guidelines Provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon Use of electrocautery mono and bi-polar Clamp, ligate and cut tissue per surgeon's directive Maintain competency on all new surgical equipment and devices Maintain integrity of sterile field Close all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon's directive Insert drainage tubes per surgeon's directive Select and apply wound dressings Assist with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room Perform any other duties or procedures incident to surgical procedures deemed necessary as directed by the surgeon Maintain knowledge of job-related duties working within the hospital's policies and procedures Treat and handles all patient information as confidential Position Requirements
Graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Current CPR/BLS certification Relevant experience is preferred Hours: either 8 or 12 hour shifts are an option Pay ranges from $21.351/hour to $34.161/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience) Horizon Health
is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.
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is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. The Certified Surgical Tech provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. Position Summary
The surgical assistant to the surgeon during the operation does so under the direction and supervision of that surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities)
Determine specific equipment needed per procedure Review surgical consent, confirming procedure and special needs Select and display x-rays for surgeon's reference Assist in moving and positioning of patient, including placement of pneumatic tourniquet if needed Actively participate in Surgical "Time-out" Drape patient within surgeon's guidelines Provide retraction of tissue and organs for optimal visualization with regard to tissue type and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique Assist in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measures as directed by the surgeon Use of electrocautery mono and bi-polar Clamp, ligate and cut tissue per surgeon's directive Maintain competency on all new surgical equipment and devices Maintain integrity of sterile field Close all wound layers (fascia, subcutaneous and skin) as per surgeon's directive Insert drainage tubes per surgeon's directive Select and apply wound dressings Assist with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events in the operating room Perform any other duties or procedures incident to surgical procedures deemed necessary as directed by the surgeon Maintain knowledge of job-related duties working within the hospital's policies and procedures Treat and handles all patient information as confidential Position Requirements
Graduate of an accredited surgical tech program Current CPR/BLS certification Relevant experience is preferred Hours: either 8 or 12 hour shifts are an option Pay ranges from $21.351/hour to $34.161/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience) Horizon Health
is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.
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