Certified Surgical Technician

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the operating room across a range of procedures. You will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and help maintain a sterile environment to promote patient safety.

We value adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to complex surgical procedures. Candidates should be committed to high-quality care and effective communication within the OR team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a surgical technologist program or military training.
• Candidates must obtain Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up surgical equipment and instruments for procedures.
• Assist the surgical team and maintain a sterile environment.
• Adapt quickly and collaborate within the OR team.

Skills

Sterile technique

OR teamwork

Communication skills

PPE usage

Adaptability to tech changes

Education

Surgical technologist program

Military surgical tech training

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

General Surgery

Full time

Days with call requirements

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process. To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team‑player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment
• Use of unit specific equipment
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Use of appropriate PPE and safe patient handling devices

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from a surgical technologist program through an approved school or the military, upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist, within 6 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial 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 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$23.11 - $34.38 /hour