Surgical First Assist Certified
Company: CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital
Location: Bardstown
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
Flaget Memorial Hospital is a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown
Kentucky. We provide care for patients from Nelson Hardin Marion
Washington Spencer Bullitt and LaRue counties. Founded in 1951 by
the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Flaget Memorial Hospital is
nationally recognized for orthopedic care surgical care and
inpatient satisfaction. We offer a complete array of services
including cancer care heart care outpatient rehabilitation skilled
nursing weight loss surgery pain management general surgery
obstetrics and gynecology maternity care and sports medicine. The
cancer center is proud to be able to provide full support and
cancer care to patients through its medical and radiation oncology
programs. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8
hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200
locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was
formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and
Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is
committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who
are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can
happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Job PurposeThe certified surgical assistant employed
by the operating room will be assigned to first assist physicians
in surgery performing specific tasks under the supervision of the
physician. - -Essential FunctionsIn addition to fulfilling the
requirements of the job description for Surgical Technician job
description, this position will include the following:1. Assists
with positioning the patient, provide application of surgical
antiseptic solution and draping the patient in a standardized
sterile fashion.2. Under physician supervision, may be expected to
open and close surgical sites, harvest grafts, assist with
hemostasis, dissect and remove tissue, insert devices, alter tissue
and other such procedures as requested.3. Provide assistance in
securing drainage systems to tissue and applying appropriate wound
dressing.4. Under professional supervision, may be expected to
perform specific significant tasks, which includes applying and
removing splints/casts, placing foley catheters, and administering
local anesthesia.5. Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements / QualificationsEducation / Accreditation /
Licensure (required & preferred): -Education:A graduate of an
accredited Operating Room Technician Program. A graduate of a
Surgical First Assist Program. -Certification:--- Certified
Surgical Technologist required. --- Certification in Surgical
Assisting required.--- Basic Life Support Certification through the
American Heart Association required upon hire.Experience (required
and preferred):--- One year of surgical technician experience
required. --- One year Surgical Assisting experience preferred.
Keywords: CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital, Louisville , Surgical First Assist Certified, Healthcare , Bardstown, Kentucky
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