Surgical Technologist (7060)

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the ambulatory surgery center. The role involves scrubbing in as second or third assistant, preparing the OR, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates hold NBSTSA or NCCT certification, graduate from a CAAHEP-accredited program, and maintain CPR/BLS. Experience in sterile technique, intraoperative care and post-op prep is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Annual continuing education requirement (15 CEs) to remain qualified as Surgical Technologist.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required or
• Completion of a CAAHEP‑accredited surgical technology program is required or
• Armed forces training or a CAAHEP accredited hospital/ASC program is acceptable.
• Pass NBSTSA certifying exam; required.
• Current CPR/Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and provide intraoperative care.
• Check supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Assist in preparing operative site and dressing applications.
• Assist in post-operative cleanup and restocking of the OR area.
• Scrub and assist circulators under RN supervision.
• Assist in resuscitation procedures as needed.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and department policies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative care

Scrub in (2nd/3rd assistant)

Patient positioning

Supply/instrument checks

Team communication

Post-op preparation

Education

NBSTSA or NCCT certification

CAAHEP‑accredited surgical technology program

Armed forces training program or CAAHEP hospital/ASC program

Current CPR/BLS certification

1 year ORT/surgical tech experience

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Ambulatory Surgery Center - Memphis, TN 38103, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Surgical Services, The Surgical Technologist assists in preparing the operating room and performing assigned support duties during operative procedures. The incumbent scrubs in the role of second or third assistant when directed.

What you will do

• Assists in preparing the operating room, providing intraoperative care to patients and performing assigned support duties during operative procedures within established standards and practices.
• Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needs for operative procedure and ensures they are working properly.
• Provides sterile field. Maintains linen, supplies and instruments needed for successful completion of scheduled procedures.
• Assists in the preparation, draping and positioning of patients for procedure.
• Participates in the post-operative cleanup of the OR room and restock of surgical area.
• Scrubs and assists circulators under direct supervision of RN for operative procedures, including prepping and draping of the operative site as needed.
• Assists surgical team during operative procedures as assigned and directed, following established standards and practices.
• Assists in preparing patient or operative site.
• Maintains and monitors aseptic technique throughout operative procedures.
• Observes progress of procedure and anticipates patient needs and obtains supplies as to not delay progress surgery.
• Scrubs in as second or third assistant when directed.
• Counts sponges and sharps with RN prior to surgery and before incision is closed.
• Prepares sterile dressing and assists with the application of dressing and casts.
• Assists in the preparation of operative specimens for analysis.
• Participation in resuscitation procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age specific patient needs required within department.
• Works effectively with staff to coordinate and implement activities.
• Communicates surgeon’s preferences to RN circulator and/or appropriate individuals and documents/updates on preference cards.
• Follows established organization and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains required department records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance and quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent Required
• Effective July 1, 2003, the State of Tennessee requires surgical technologists to complete 15 CEs annually to remain qualified to practice as a Surgical Technologist. Certified Surgical Technologists are exempt from this requirement but must maintain active certification to continue employment with Regional One Health Required
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist through The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Required or
• Have completed a program for surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educa1on Programs (CAAHEP); Required or
• Have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forcer or at a CAAHEP accredited hospital or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment center program. For purposes of this chapter, "armed forcer: means the army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, or public health service of the United States; Required or
• Successfully complete the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam; Required and
• Current CPR/Basic Life Support certification Required
• Employees may be grandfathered under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a) which states individuals who began training or was employed as a surgical technologist prior to May 21, 2007 for no less than eighteen (18) months in a hospital, medical office, surgery center, or school shall meet the requirements to function as a Surgical Technologist in the State of Tennessee.
• At least 1 year experience Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an ORT or surgical technology program or related Required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Occasionally
• Carrying - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.