Certified Surgical Technician

AECOM; Tennessee; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to ensure surgical areas are ready for use and maintain sterile conditions during procedures. This role involves preparing operating rooms, anticipating surgical needs, and training fellow staff. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology necessary.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room for surgical procedures.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy related to surgical procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Surgical techniques

Sterile techniques

Emergency response

Education

Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program

Certification in Surgical Technology

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

**Responsibilities**

Hixson Surgery Team

Monday - Friday (7:00am - 5:00pm)

Surgery can be very scary for a patient. It’s 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 you’ll 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

**Qualifications**

+ Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program

+ Certification in Surgical Technology

+ AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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**Overview**

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 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

**Pay Range**

$21.23 - $29.20 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.