Surgical Tech Extern

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

Surgical Tech Extern- FT Days

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Technologist Ortho? At Parkridge Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As the Surgical Technologist, you will be an active member of the team in the Operating Room. You will function under the direct supervision of the OR nurse. You will be responsible for the sterile field, instrumentation, sterile technique, and other tasks required during the procedure.

What will you do:

• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• You will promote customer service initiatives.
• You will function as scrub person during operative procedures.
• You will demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
• You will assist in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
• You will deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

What qualifications you will need:

Surgical Tech student or

• 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. Failure to complete graduation requirements can result in termination of the position.
• Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration overlong 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 to90 days from date of hire to obtain the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.