Technologist-Surgical I

Baptist•Memphis, TN

14h

About The Position

Assists the surgical team during operations and procedures by arranging, inventorying, and maintaining the sterile setup, and passing items as needed. Assists with preparing the surgical suite, moving patients, and cleaning. Provides aid with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to help the surgeon perform a safe operation with optimal patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. Must meet Tennessee requirements for surgical technologists through current NBSTSA certification, an eligible education or training pathway, successful completion of the NBSTSA certifying exam, or grandfathering under Tennessee law. Effective July 1, 2013, Tennessee requires surgical technologists to complete 15 continuing education credits annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC. Certified surgical technologists are exempt from this requirement while maintaining current, active NBSTSA CST certification. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire.

Requirements

Meet one of the following Tennessee qualification pathways: hold current NBSTSA national certification as a surgical technologist; complete a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program; complete an appropriate surgical technologist training program in the armed forces, a CAAHEP-accredited hospital, or a CAAHEP-accredited ambulatory surgical treatment center; successfully complete the NBSTSA surgical technologist certifying exam; or qualify for grandfathering under Tennessee Code Ann. 68-57-102(a).
For grandfathering, before July 1, 2006, have been employed for at least 18 months as a surgical technologist in a hospital, medical office, surgery center, or school, or have begun training in an accredited surgical technology program.
Complete 15 continuing education credits annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC, unless exempt as a certified surgical technologist maintaining current and active NBSTSA CST certification.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing procedures for surgical patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assist in providing intraoperative care.
Safely and adequately provide and use equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
Perform activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
Participate in ongoing educational activities.
Complete assigned goals.
Arrange, inventory, and maintain the sterile setup and pass items as needed.
Assist with preparing the surgical suite, moving patients, and cleaning.
Provide aid with exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions that support safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.