Surgical Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist during procedures, maintain sterile technique, and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for planned cases. You will scrub, pass instruments, pull and break down cases, set up ORs, and be available for call as needed.

Embark on a rewarding career where patient safety and teamwork are priorities. Requirements include graduation from a Surgical Technician Program, TN employment qualifications, BLS, and current Surgical

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technician Program.
• Must meet qualification of Employment of Surgical Technologist as required by TN state.
• BLS certification required; Current Certification for the Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Set up instruments and supplies for cases; scrub and pass instruments as needed.
• Pull cases, breakdown setup, and prepare OR for the next schedule.
• Answer on-call requests as required by unit needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Scrub procedures

Case setup

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technician Program

Job description

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.

• 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.

• 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

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