Technologist-Surgical I-GI Lab

Baptist Memorial
US - Mississippi - Meridian
November 12, 2024

Summary

Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, managing inventory and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
Assists in providing intraoperative care.
Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum:

Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologist
OR
Must demonstrate education and training through one of the following methods under TN Code Ann. 68-57-101(a)
Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology
Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer program
OR
Successfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam
OR
Grandfathered under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a) - Prior to July 1, 2006, was employed for not less than 18 months as a surgical technologist in a hospital, medical office, surgery center, or school; or began training to be a surgical technologist in an accredited surgical technology program.
Please note: Effective July 1, 2013, the State of Tennessee requires surgical technologists to complete 15 CEs annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC. Certified surgical technologists are exempt from the new requirement, but they must maintain a current and active national CST certification from NBSTSA.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer literacy.

Training

Minimum: 15 hours of continuing education annually

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 18701 - Technologist-Surgical I

Facility: BAMC-Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center North

Department: North - GI Lab

Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:MS:Meridian REQNUMBER: 25641

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