Ortho Spine Brain Surgical Technician
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Job Location:
Chattanooga, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
CHI Memorial a member of CommonSpirit is an award-winning not-for-profit faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer cardiac neuroscience stroke and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report PINC AI CMS Healthgrades Leapfrog and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Surgery can be very scary for a patient. Its our job to make sure surgical areas are ready for use when needed. Our Surg Techs ensure that the operating areas are sterile and clean while confirming all equipment needed works properly. If you are a Certified Surgical Technician and want to start a new career with an amazing group of healthcare professionals see below what it takes to join our team.
What youll do:
- Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely
- Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies instruments and equipment using sterile technique
- Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure
- Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner
- Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure
- Serves as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and students
Job Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program
- Certification in Surgical Technology
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
Dignity Health provides compassionate, high-quality, affordable health care services throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Schedule an appointment today!
