Technologist-Surgical I ME Operating Room
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Job Location:
Memphis, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.
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.(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.(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
Required Experience:
IC
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Baptist Memorial Hospitals provide compassionate, close-to-home care for patients in the Mid-South. Learn about our medical clinics and health care services.
