Certified Surgical Technician

CommonSpirit HealthChattanooga, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Ortho-Spine-Brain Full time- Days with call requirements As a Surgical First Assistant, you will provide critical patient care by directly assisting the surgeon during operative procedures, working under their immediate direction. You will instrumental in ensuring a safe surgical experience through technical support for exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure. Every day you will collaborate closely with the surgical team, performing duties under the guidance of the operating surgeon, circulating nurse, and reporting to your designated Team Leader. This involves a range of assigned tasks to support the surgical process effectively. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in assisting the surgeon, maintaining acute awareness of the surgical field and patient safety.

Requirements

  • Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
  • Certification in Surgical Technology
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Responsibilities

  • Directly assist the surgeon during operative procedures, working under their immediate direction.
  • Ensure a safe surgical experience through technical support for exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure.
  • Collaborate closely with the surgical team, performing duties under the guidance of the operating surgeon, circulating nurse, and reporting to your designated Team Leader.
  • Perform assigned tasks to support the surgical process effectively.
  • Demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency in assisting the surgeon.
  • Maintain acute awareness of the surgical field and patient safety.
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