Ortho Surgical Tech Extern - Full-Time Day Shift

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Surgical Technologist Extern for full-time day shifts. The role supports the OR team under RN supervision, handling sterile fields and instrumentation during procedures.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, savings plans, and employee resources. Qualified candidates include students or graduates from accredited Surgical Tech programs, with BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program or equivalent training.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Surgical technologist students may be hired prior to graduation (within 3 months of graduation). Upon graduation, verification of completion of requirements will be verified.
• Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over long periods of time.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 25 pounds.
• BLS certification (new employees have up to 90 days from date of hire to obtain the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Promote customer service initiatives.
• Function as scrub person during operative procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
• Assist in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Communication

BLS certification

Education

Graduate of accredited Surgical Tech Program

Surgical Technologist certification preferred

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Surgical Technologist Extern for full-time day shifts. The role supports the OR team under RN supervision, handling sterile fields and instrumentation during procedures.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, savings plans, and employee resources. Qualified candidates include students or graduates from accredited Surgical Tech programs, with BLS certification preferred.