Certified Surgical Technologist

Semmes Murphey Clinic; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in neuroscience care is seeking an OR Tech to join their dedicated surgical team. This role involves crucial responsibilities such as preparing surgical instruments, ensuring aseptic techniques, and assisting during operations. The clinic prides itself on providing excellent patient care and offers a supportive work environment with no call, no holidays, and no regularly scheduled weekends. With a focus on employee well-being, the clinic provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision options, along with a 401K plan. If you are passionate about making a difference in the surgical field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Plan (HSA)

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

No call

No holidays

No regularly scheduled weekends

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operating room experience, especially in neurological surgeries.
• Proficient in aseptic techniques and handling surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team by preparing instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Count and maintain surgical instruments before and after operations.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrument handling

Operating room procedures

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of surgical scrub technician course

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterile packages

Job description

Description

Semmes Murphey Clinic's mission is to deliver the best care for people suffering from neurological illnesses while advancing the field of neuroscience. The physicians and healthcare professionals at Semmes Murphey Clinic will provide each patient with the best care possible.

The OR Tech is responsible for assisting the surgical team before, during, and after surgery by ensuring the proper care, use, and placement of surgical instruments, as well as assisting surgeons with instruments during surgery.

Typical schedule for this staff member is 6:30am - 3:30pm with rotating late days.

Our employees are our best asset, and that is why we offer excellent benefit packages. We want you to have the resources you need to take care of your family, grow in your career, and invest in your future. Our benefits include but are not limited to Medical, Dental, and Vision options through BCBS of TN. We offer a Health Savings Plan (HSA) with a dollar-for-dollar company match and a 401K with a 3% match and 10% profit sharing contribution. Not to mention Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues based on hours worked per week, and holidays are paid in addition to PTO.

Other benefits to working for our ASC include flexibility of staffing; we are a single specialty ASC with NO call, NO holidays, and NO regularly scheduled weekends.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can:

• Assemble supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians’ preference cards, adhering to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operations.
• Follow principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures.
• Respond in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
• Maintain and update instrument cards and surgeons’ preference cards; assist in storing and stocking supplies.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of surgical scrub technician course.
• Two (2) years’ operating room experience including scrubbing neurological surgeries.
• Experience with neurologic instrument care and processing, including biological and Bowie-Dick testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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