Certified Open Heart Surgical Technologist

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Open Heart Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. You will pull cases, scrub in, and assist the physician during cardiac procedures, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Surgical Technician program with active certification and current BLS, and have 1 year of surgical experience in Open heart or related specialties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program is required.
• Surgical Technician certification is required.
• BLS Certification current.
• 1 Year of surgery experience preferred in Open heart, General, GYN, Urology, Plastics, and Orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Pulling cases and scrubbing cases.
• Assisting the physician with surgery.
• Function as scrub person during operative procedures.
• Perform technical skills and procedures as assigned intra-operatively.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care while supporting patient rights and dignity.

Skills

Scrub procedures

Open heart awareness

Compassionate care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program

Surgical Technician certification

BLS Certification current

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Open Heart Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance(tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time AwayFromWork Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Open Heart Surgical Technologist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Operating Room Open Heart Tech–Surgical Tech is responsible for pulling cases, scrubbing cases and assisting physician with surgery.

What you will do in this role:

• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• You will promote customer service initiatives.
• You will function as scrub person during operative procedures.
• You will demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
• You will assist in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
• You will deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

What qualifications you will need:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician program
• Surgical Technician certification required
• BLS Certification current
• 1 Year of surgery experience preferred in the following areas: Open heart, General, GYN, Urology, Plastics, and Orthopedics.

No Travel Required

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.