What are the responsibilities and job description for the CST FIRST ASSISTANT position at Horizon Health?
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. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.
Position Summary:
This position functions as a member of the surgical team in the role of scrub person working under the direction of a surgeon. The incumbent prepares the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure. The incumbent must understand the procedure and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. He/she must ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and be constantly vigil of the sterile field.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities):
- Sets up the sterile table using proper instruments, packs, and supplies, equipment and
- medication/solutions needed for the procedure.
- Assists the surgical team in the OR to prepare the patient, the operating table and the surgery
- area for the procedure.
- Assure that adequate supplies of scrubs, gowns, gloves, etc. are available for the procedure.
- Assists surgeon throughout the procedure with instruments and retraction, always maintaining the
- highest sterile techniques.
- Responsible for making sure all equipment is working properly on the sterile field, including the
- assembly of equipment required for the specific surgery.
- Perform appropriate counts with the circulator prior to the surgery and before closing the incision,
- according to current policy.
- Assists with between case clean-up and proceeds with preparation for the next case.
- Monitors and stocks supplies in the OR and central supply without overstocking.
- Cleans and prepares instrument or terminal sterilization using germicides and sterilizing
- equipment.
- Complete clinical competency skills where assigned and those where cross trained.
The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital's goals and objectives.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate from a surgical technology program accredited by CAAHEP for AREC/STSA/ACS.
- One year of recent surgical experience as a Certified Scrub Technician preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS certification
Pay Range:
Pay ranges from $21.351/hour to $34.161/hour for an RN (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)
Hours: Monday- Friday 7a-330p. Call, with a good balance, typically 4 days per month
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.
Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for the Certified Surgical Tech. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!
Salary : $21 - $34