DUTIES: Provides perioperative care to surgical patients. Performs duties of scrubbing, circulating, PACU, and CS when necessary. Responsible for care and maintenance of instrumentation and other equipment used in the OR and PACU. Must be able to assess, treat, and care for pediatric, adolescent…
About Us
Newton Medical Center provides Covington and other surrounding areas with state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our services are performed by a wonderful staff of well qualified and dedicated individuals whose vision for our area is surpassed by none.
The Newton General Hospital Authority was created in February 1952 to meet the health care needs of Newton County. The hospital opened on October 18, 1954 with a total of 36 beds. Through the years many additions and changes have occurred including in June 2001, the 103,000 square feet Knox Surgical Center opened. This spacious and ultra-modern surgical care facility offers general surgery procedures, an Endoscopy Lab, and pain management services. In 2004, Newton General Hospital changed its name to Newton Medical Center.
"Newton Medical Center is committed to meeting the medical and surgical needs of our communicty...We believe our modern equipment and services, combined with the finest nursing procedures, will provide you the best possible care under the direction of your physician."
- James Weadick, Administrator
