Endovascular Surgical Technician

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

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our operating room team. You will prepare the operating room, assist the surgeon, and manage instruments and supplies to support seamless procedures and patient safety.

You will maintain a sterile field, adapt to evolving technology, and work closely with the surgical team to ensure efficient, high-quality care for patients.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved surgical technologist program or military equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and set up instruments and supplies.
• Assist the surgeon and maintain sterile field throughout the procedure.
• Handle and manage instruments and supplies for efficient workflow.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipate needs and patient safety.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills under pressure.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adapt to changes in healthcare tech

PPE and patient handling

Education

Surgical technologist program

Military training (equivalent)

Basic Life Support - CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Surgical Tech, you will function as an integral team member across all phases of the surgical procedure. Your role is vital for seamless transitions and comprehensive patient care.

Every day you will collaborate with the surgical team, meticulously preparing the operating room, assisting the surgeon, and managing instruments and supplies. You will maintain a sterile field and anticipate team needs for efficiency and patient safety.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective performance under pressure. Your commitment to teamwork and sterile technique will be paramount for safe and successful surgical outcomes.

• 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

• Other Graduation from a surgical technologist program through an approved school or the military, upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire 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

$27.97 - $41.60 /hour