Surgical Technologist - Children's Surgery - Full-Time-Sign on bonus available

Erlanger Health • Chattanooga, TN

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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.
• Completion of a program for surgical technology accredited by CAAHEP or equivalent training in the armed forces.
• Successful completion of the surgical technologists LCC-ST certifying exam.
• BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

• CST (Certified Surgical Tech)

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.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus available

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