Cardiovascular Surgical Tech: Precision OR Teamwork

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies while maintaining a sterile field for safe patient care.

The role requires graduation from an approved surgical technologist program (or military training), and certification upon hire, with BLS-CPR required. Strong teamwork and adaptability to changing healthcare technology are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a surgical technologist program or military training required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and assist the surgeon.
• Manage instruments and supplies and maintain a sterile field.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with team members before, during, and after procedures.

Skills

General patient care equipment

Unit specific equipment

Good communication skills

Adapt to healthcare technology

Verbal and written communication

PPE and safe handling devices

Education

Surgical technologist program or military training

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS CPR certification

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Sterile technique

Job description

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies while maintaining a sterile field for safe patient care.

The role requires graduation from an approved surgical technologist program (or military training), and certification upon hire, with BLS-CPR required. Strong teamwork and adaptability to changing healthcare technology are essential.