Certified Surgical Technician
About The Position
Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Job Summary and Responsibilities General Surgery 7a-3p with call As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures. Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment Use of unit specific equipment Good telephone and communication skills Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology Effective verbal and written communication skills Use of appropriate PPE and safe patient handling devices
Requirements
- Graduation from a surgical technologist program through an approved school or the military, upon hire
- Certified Surgical Technologist, within 6 - months
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
- adaptability
- a strong team-player mindset
- enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures
- Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment
- Use of unit specific equipment
- Good telephone and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Use of appropriate PPE and safe patient handling devices
Responsibilities
- help prepare the operating room and surgical team
- set up surgical equipment and instruments
- assist the surgical team
- ensure a sterile environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
