Technologist-Surgical I

Baptist • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Assists the surgical team during operations and procedures by arranging, inventorying, and maintaining the sterile setup, and passing items as needed. Helps prepare the surgical suite, move patients, and clean. Provides assistance with exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions to help the surgeon perform safe operations with optimal patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must hold current National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification as a surgical technologist; OR meet an accepted education or training pathway under Tennessee Code Ann. 68-57-101(a), pass the NBSTSA certifying exam, or qualify for grandfathering under Tennessee Code Ann. 68-57-102(a).
• The accepted education or training pathways include completing a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program or an appropriate surgical technologist training program in the armed forces, a CAAHEP-accredited hospital, or a CAAHEP-accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer program.
• To qualify for grandfathering, before July 1, 2006, must 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.
• Tennessee requires surgical technologists to complete 15 continuing education credits annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC, effective July 1, 2013. Certified surgical technologists are exempt from this requirement but must maintain current and active NBSTSA CST certification.
• Computer literacy.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing procedures for surgical patients in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Safely and adequately provides and uses equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Helps prepare the surgical suite, move patients, and clean.
• Maintains the sterile setup and passes items as needed.
• Assists with exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions during operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed