Description Summary: Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure. Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible. Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. Cooperates in team planning and execution. Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent is required Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Sq7%2b8%2b2B%2bTfTYsATJtFhxAq" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
- Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Uses the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. Cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.
- Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
- 2 or more years of experience preferred.
- BLS required.
- Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required.

**Work Type**

Full Time

Surgical Technologist Certified - Kerrville Surgery Center TX

Description Summary: This Job is responsible for preparing and passing instruments and equipment for assigned surgical procedures In accordance with hospital and department standards and is responsible for carrying out identified patient care needs delegated by an RN, Physician or Director/Manager/Supervisor. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and suture to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible. Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. Cooperates in team planning and execution. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices at all times. Demonstrates clinical expertise in use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment. Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KA6dYeIH5bt0fgBO7GSTbQn" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technician**

This job is responsible for preparing and passing instruments and equipment for assigned surgical procedures in accordance with hospital and department standards. The role also involves carrying out identified patient care needs delegated by an RN, Physician, or Director/Manager/Supervisor.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and suture to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Uses the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient and cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices at all times.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.
- Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 2 or more years of experience preferred
- BLS required

**Work Schedule**

TBD

**Work Type**

Per Diem As Needed

Surgical Technician Non-Certified-Ambulatory Surgery Center Kerrville TX

Description Summary: This Job is responsible for preparing and passing instruments and equipment for assigned surgical procedures In accordance with hospital and department standards and is responsible for carrying out identified patient care needs delegated by an RN, Physician or Director/Manager/Supervisor. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and suture to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible. Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. Cooperates in team planning and execution. Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices at all times. Demonstrates clinical expertise in use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments and equipment. Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each patient served. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience 2 or more years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications BLS required Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?7skQjdkbdIPi4o2uT01eWwt" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technician**

This job is responsible for preparing and passing instruments and equipment for assigned surgical procedures in accordance with hospital and department standards. The role also involves carrying out identified patient care needs delegated by an RN, Physician, or Director/Manager/Supervisor.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments and suture to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Uses the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
- Cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by implementing technical and aseptic practices at all times.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment.
- Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 2 or more years of experience preferred
- BLS required

**Work Type**

- Full Time

Surgical Technician Non Certified - Kerrville Surgery Center TX

Description Summary:The Certified Medical Assistant will perform various services and related activities in support of patient care including accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification. The Certified Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and communicates effectively with all patients; families; licensed personnel; insurance companies and third-party payers. Demonstrates a professional and caring manner.Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in giving superior medical care.</li><li>Accurate Data Entry of charges on patient accounts, registering patients, and updating patient accounts.</li><li>Insurance Verification and recording of Statistics.</li><li>Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones, keeping providers informed of changes, and informing patients of their benefits.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.</li></ul> Experience<ul><li>1 year of medical office experience preferred.</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.</li><li>BLS required.</li></ul>Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?UpzcxEcoTc8fS3En%2f1jc9Ag" width="0" height="0" />

**Certified Medical Assistant**

The Certified Medical Assistant will perform various services and related activities in support of patient care including accurate data entry for patient registration and insurance verification. The Certified Medical Assistant demonstrates the ability to use good judgment and communicates effectively with all patients, families, licensed personnel, insurance companies, and third-party payers. Demonstrates a professional and caring manner.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assisting the physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in giving superior medical care.
- Accurate data entry of charges on patient accounts, registering patients, and updating patient accounts.
- Insurance verification and recording of statistics.
- Assist with scheduling patient appointments, answering phones, keeping providers informed of changes, and informing patients of their benefits.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.
- 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification is required.
- BLS required.

**Work Type**

Full Time

Medical Assistant job in Kerrville TX

Critical Care Nocturnist APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) Part-Time/PRN Peterson Regional Medical Center Critical Care <ul><li>ICU Volume: 8</li><li>ICU Model: Closed, 12-bed ICU (to include step down); admits by critical care intensivists 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.<ul><li>APP admits overnight 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.</li></ul></li><li>ICU Staffing Model: 10 hours per day in-house intensivist; 7 days per week</li><li>Mixed Medical-Surgical ICU</li><li>Respond to codes when on-site</li><li>Work collaboratively with the rest of the IAC team (ED, HM)</li></ul> Hospital <ul><li>124-bed facility</li><li>Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation the only hospital in Texas on the list</li><li>Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people</li><li>Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department</li><li>Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist</li><li>Specialty backup includes cardiology, ENT, OB/GYN</li></ul> Community Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby. Other USACS services at this location Emergency Department <ul><li>Trauma Designation: Level IV</li><li>ED Volume: 35,000</li><li>ED Beds: 20</li><li>ED Admission Rate: 21%</li><li>ED Transfer Rate: 4%</li><li>Staffing Model:<ul><li>27-33 hours of daily physician coverage</li><li>9-12 hour physician shifts plus two overlapping APP shifts per day</li></ul></li><li>EMR: Meditech </li><li>BC (or BE) in Emergency Medicine (preferred) or BC in FP/IM with a minimum of five years of ED experience </li><li>Stroke certified; however, still transfer patients who require lytics and/or arterial thrombectomy </li></ul> Hospitalist Service <ul><li>Average Daily Encounters: 77</li><li>A cohesive team of 10 Hospitalist physicians and 4 Hospitalist APPs</li><li>The team is supported by an IAC RN and an administrative coordinator</li><li>Integrated Acute Care model where all providers are partners of one team covering Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine</li><li>Most patients admitted through the ED come under the Hospitalist service</li><li>Hospitalists also provide medical consultation to the inpatient rehab unit staffed by dedicated physiatrists</li><li>Hospitalists hand off patients to the Intensivist when requiring transfer to the ICU</li><li>Multispecialty support</li><li>Procedures not required</li></ul>Rehabilitation Unit:<ul><li>26-bed unit</li><li>Average Daily Encounters: 14</li><li>Provides medical consultation services in coordination with dedicated physiatrists in the Acute Rehab Unit</li><li>Inpatient rehabilitation unit</li><li>Stroke Specialty program</li><li>Support of on-site hospitalist physicians and APPs</li><li>The team is supported by an IAC RN and Administrative Coordinator</li><li>7 days on/7 days off schedule</li><li>Pre-operative clinic</li><li>Rehab APP provides clearance for elective orthopedic surgical candidates</li><li>Tuesday Friday: 4 scheduled patients per day</li></ul> Details <ul><li>This position is open to new grads and experienced APPs</li></ul> About USACS Seeking Experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner At US Acute Care Solutions, you will have the opportunity to practice compassionate, attentive, and quality care with a group that invests in your growth, while valuing and rewarding your expertise. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners work side by side with our physicians as clinical colleagues, with support through their own local, regional, and national APP leadership. As the country s leading physician-owned acute care group, we understand how important it is to be supported in leadership by your APP colleagues to focus on what s important: quality patient care.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?7skQjdkbdIPLPkXSKhWS8At" width="0" height="0" />

**Critical Care Nocturnist APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)**

Join our team at Peterson Regional Medical Center as a Critical Care Nocturnist APP. This part-time/PRN position offers the opportunity to work in a closed, 12-bed ICU with a collaborative environment.

**Job Description**

- Manage an ICU volume of 8 patients.
- Work in a closed ICU model with admissions by critical care intensivists from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Admit patients overnight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Provide care in a mixed medical-surgical ICU.
- Respond to codes when on-site.
- Collaborate with the rest of the IAC team, including the Emergency Department and Hospital Medicine.

**Hospital Overview**

- 124-bed facility.
- Named one of the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation, the only hospital in Texas on the list.
- Serves a primary service area of over 45,000 people.
- Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department.
- Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic therapy or meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist.
- Specialty backup includes cardiology, ENT, and OB/GYN.

**Community Overview**

Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.

**Other USACS Services at This Location**

**Emergency Department**

- Trauma Designation: Level IV.
- ED Volume: 35,000.
- ED Beds: 20.
- ED Admission Rate: 21%.
- ED Transfer Rate: 4%.
- Staffing Model includes 27-33 hours of daily physician coverage with 9-12 hour physician shifts plus two overlapping APP shifts per day.
- EMR: Meditech.
- Board-certified (or board-eligible) in Emergency Medicine preferred or board-certified in Family Practice/Internal Medicine with a minimum of five years of ED experience.
- Stroke certified; however, still transfer patients who require lytics and/or arterial thrombectomy.

**Hospitalist Service**

- Average Daily Encounters: 77.
- A cohesive team of 10 Hospitalist physicians and 4 Hospitalist APPs.
- The team is supported by an IAC RN and an administrative coordinator.
- Integrated Acute Care model where all providers are partners of one team covering Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine.
- Most patients admitted through the ED come under the Hospitalist service.
- Hospitalists also provide medical consultation to the inpatient rehab unit staffed by dedicated physiatrists.
- Hospitalists hand off patients to the Intensivist when requiring transfer to the ICU.
- Multispecialty support available.
- Procedures not required.

**Rehabilitation Unit**

- 26-bed unit.
- Average Daily Encounters: 14.
- Provides medical consultation services in coordination with dedicated physiatrists in the Acute Rehab Unit.
- Inpatient rehabilitation unit with a Stroke Specialty program.
- Support from on-site hospitalist physicians and APPs.
- The team is supported by an IAC RN and Administrative Coordinator.
- 7 days on/7 days off schedule.
- Pre-operative clinic available.
- Rehab APP provides clearance for elective orthopedic surgical candidates with 4 scheduled patients per day from Tuesday to Friday.

**Details**

This position is open to new graduates and experienced APPs.

**About USACS**

At US Acute Care Solutions, you will have the opportunity to practice compassionate, attentive, and quality care with a group that invests in your growth while valuing and rewarding your expertise. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners work side by side with our physicians as clinical colleagues, with support through their own local, regional, and national APP leadership. As the country’s leading physician-owned acute care group, we understand how important it is to be supported in leadership by your APP colleagues to focus on what’s important: quality patient care.

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

At US Acute Care Solutions, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners have the opportunity to practice quality care with a group that invests in your growth. As the nation's premier physician-owned acute care group, we provide comprehensive APP leadership support at local, regional, and national levels, enabling you to concentrate on what truly matters: quality patient care.About Peterson Regional Medical Center<ul><li>ICU Volume: 8</li><li>ICU Model: Closed, 12-bed ICU (to include step down); admits by critical care intensivists 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.</li><li>ICU Staffing Model: 10 hours per day in-house intensivist; 7 days per week</li><li>Mixed Medical-Surgical ICU</li><li>124-bed facility</li><li>Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the "Top 20" Rural Community Hospitals in the nation-the only hospital in Texas on the list</li><li>Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people</li><li>Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department</li><li>Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist</li><li>Other USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Medicine</li></ul>The AreaMedical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KA6dYeIH5bumpPKOMoFbWwn" width="0" height="0" />

**Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner**

At US Acute Care Solutions, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners have the opportunity to practice quality care with a group that invests in your growth. As the nation's premier physician-owned acute care group, we provide comprehensive APP leadership support at local, regional, and national levels, enabling you to concentrate on what truly matters: quality patient care.

**Job Description**

- ICU Volume: 8
- ICU Model: Closed, 12-bed ICU (to include step down); admits by critical care intensivists 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- ICU Staffing Model: 10 hours per day in-house intensivist; 7 days per week
- Mixed Medical-Surgical ICU
- 124-bed facility
- Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the "Top 20" Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
- Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
- Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
- Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
- Other USACS services offered at this location: Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Medicine

**Community Overview**

Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.

Critical Care/ICU/PICU/NICU Physician Assistant

Description Summary:Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.Responsibilities: <ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.</li><li>Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.</li><li>Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician. </li><li>Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR. </li><li>Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.</li><li>Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient. </li><li>Cooperates in team planning and execution. </li><li>Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices. </li><li>Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.</li><li>Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations. </li><li>Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures. </li><li>Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility. </li><li>Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. </li><li>Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent is required</li><li>Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required</li></ul> Experience<ul><li>2 or more years of experience preferred</li></ul> Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li>BLS required</li><li>Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required</li></ul>Work Type: Full Time<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?lj3Y3lnBV1VuxLkyNttJxwc" width="0" height="0" />

**Surgical Technologist**

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains aseptic techniques; actively monitors situations that could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients by demonstrating sensitivity to patient care and privacy. Transports patients to and from the Operating Room suite. Positions patients according to the type of surgery. Identifies and cares for biological specimens. Prepares the Operating Room by setting up tables, instruments, and supplies according to type of case.

**Job Description**

- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Under the direction of a professional nurse, performs all processes that relate to the delivery of direct patient care and assistance care in the OR prior to and during any surgical procedure.
- Ability to proficiently scrub 3 specialty areas including but not limited to: Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, Titanium Rib, Robotics, etc. is highly preferred.
- Establishes and maintains the sterile field, passes instruments, and sutures to the physician, and assists as directed by the physician.
- Use the physician preference card as a beginning point when pulling cases and setting up the OR.
- Ensures that preference cards are kept up to date and as complete as possible.
- Works effectively as a member of the team caring for the patient.
- Cooperates in team planning and execution.
- Maintains a safe environment by always implementing technical and aseptic practices.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in the use and care of all surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Adheres to Universal Barrier Precautions for both patient and own safety in all patient care situations.
- Demonstrates competency to monitor and control the surgical environment. Maintains proper traffic control, dress codes, and adherence to OR sanitation policies and procedures.
- Familiar with facility policy and procedure regarding decontamination, processing, and sterilization of all instruments and supplies that are processed within the facility.
- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
- Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Completion of the Surgical Technology program or an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
- 2 or more years of experience preferred.
- BLS required.
- Certification of Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 180 days of graduation or LVN/LPN License required.

**Work Type**

Full Time

Surgical Tech job in Kerrville TX

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Physical Therapists to provide Physical Therapy Services for a hospital in Kerr County, Texas. The Physical Therapists will ooversee and provide therapeutic rehabilitation services, assess, evaluate, and treat individuals while receiving inpatient psychiatric services.Job Quick Facts: Reference #: BD-621-01 Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Physical Therapist Location: Kerr- Texas Facility Type: Hospital Coverage type: On-Site Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: 1 year Schedule: Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Start Date: September 01, 2024 Compensation: $55 /hrRequirements: Bachelor's degree/ Masters in physical therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved institution. 5 years of experience working with therapeutic rehabilitation services. Active Texas license Responsibilities: Perform and interpret assessments and render clinical and consultative services to individuals and caregivers. Evaluate and assess gait dysfunction, pain management, orthopedic and neurological conditions. Plan, develop, and implement complex physical therapy protocols to treat, improve, or maintain the individual's level of health and function. Monitor, track, and trend data pertaining to services and assistive devices. Document patient progress and review/audit the treatment records as documented by Physical Therapist Assistants. Participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities. Assist in the development of the Person-Centered Recovery Plan (PCRP) and treatment planning and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). May supervise the work of others.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?IjwmzjCpxJYQ47T7YvkZKgp" width="0" height="0" />

**Licensed Physical Therapist**

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Physical Therapists to provide Physical Therapy Services for a hospital in Kerr County, Texas. The Physical Therapists will oversee and provide therapeutic rehabilitation services, assess, evaluate, and treat individuals while receiving inpatient psychiatric services.

**Job Description**

- Perform and interpret assessments and render clinical and consultative services to individuals and caregivers.
- Evaluate and assess gait dysfunction, pain management, orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Plan, develop, and implement complex physical therapy protocols to treat, improve, or maintain the individual's level of health and function.
- Monitor, track, and trend data pertaining to services and assistive devices.
- Document patient progress and review/audit the treatment records as documented by Physical Therapist Assistants.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality enhancement activities.
- Assist in the development of the Person-Centered Recovery Plan (PCRP) and treatment planning and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- May supervise the work of others.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor's degree/Masters in physical therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved institution.
- 5 years of experience working with therapeutic rehabilitation services.
- Active Texas license.

**Benefits**

- Compensation: $55/hr.

**Community Overview**

Kerr County, Texas, offers a blend of natural beauty and small-town charm, providing a supportive environment for both residents and healthcare professionals.