Surgical Technologist (Surgery Center)

Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist in Chattanooga, TN. Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics has opened a new state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center, which is a 10 OR suite ASC and the largest in the state of Tennessee. The organization has been Chattanooga's leading provider of multi-specialty orthopaedic care since 1979 and is seeking highly skilled individuals who wish to advance their careers in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Requirements

Hold current national certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Have completed a program for surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the Armed Forces (army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, or public health service of the United States) or at a CAAHEP-accredited hospital or CAAHEP-accredited ambulatory surgical treatment center program
Successfully complete the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam
Prior to May 21, 2007, employed as a surgical tech for not less than 18 months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007, in a hospital, medical office, surgery center or an accredited school of surgical technology
Began appropriate training to be a surgical technologist prior to May 21, 2007, and completed the training by May 21, 2010
Employed as a surgical technologist for not less than 18 months at any time in a hospital, medical office, surgery center or school, provided that continued competency requirements are met
Any student who completes a surgical technology program that is in the process of becoming CAAHEP accredited on July 1, 2006, shall be considered a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program