Surgical I Technologist-

Baptist Memorial
US - Tennessee - Collierville
January 18, 2025

Summary

Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventoring 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

Preferred: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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: 4095 - Technologist-Surgical I

Facility: BMH - Collierville Hospital

Department: CL OR Operating Room BMH Collierville

Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Evenings

Location: US:TN:Collierville

Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 22729

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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