Surgical Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis in Memphis, TN, part of Tenet Healthcare, seeks a Surgical Technician to assist during surgeries, maintain sterile field, and manage instrument inventories for the operating room team.

Responsibilities include scrubbing, passing instruments, setting up the OR, and on-call coverage as needed to support patient safety and efficient surgical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technician Program.
• Experience: Must meet TN state requirements for Surgical Technologist employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Current Certification for the Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic technique and set up of equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies for cases.
• Scrubbing and passing instruments during procedures.
• Pulling cases, breaking down and setting up OR for next day’s schedule.
• Available for on-call as required by unit need.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technician Program

BLS Certification

Current Certification for the Surgical Technologist

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based On Eligibility

The Surgical Technician demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the scrub role, necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures. Assists surgeons during surgical procedures, plans and implements care, maintains sterile field, provides all supplies and equipment required for procedures, and assists in maintaining equipment in proper working order to provide for the safety of patients during surgery. Manages specialized inventory of service line, functions as a first line contact for physicians in service line, works closely with service line vendors and MM to ensure adequate supplies and instrumentation for scheduled cases.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases
• Scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures
• Pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule
• Available for call on an assigned / scheduled basis as required by unit need
• When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Graduate of Surgical Technician Program
  • Experience: Must meet qualification of Employment of Surgical Technologist as required by State of TN
  • Certifications:
    • BLS required
    • Current Certification for the Surgical Technologist
• Preferred:
  • Experience: 1 year experience as surgical technician

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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