Surgical Tech - Elective Ortho Operating Room - Part-time

Erlanger Health • Chattanooga, TN

110d

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent.
• Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission, or obtain such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program.
• BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward.

Responsibilities

• Obtain surgical supplies and prepare the surgical field.
• Maintain procedure sterility.
• Collaborate with medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing, and clinical staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret information needed to identify each patient's requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees