Surgical Technologist: Intraoperative Care & Sterile Setup

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team by preparing sterile setup, passing instruments, and supporting intraoperative care. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, assisting with exposure and hemostasis, and helping with patient transport and room turnover.

Candidates should have NBSTSA CST certification or completion of a recognized program, with potential grandfathering based on TN requirements.

Qualifications

• NBSTSA surgical technologist certification or equivalent program.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program or NBSTSA exam.
• Grandfathered status under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a) with prior experience or training.
• Must maintain NBSTSA CST certification for continued employment where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team in procedures by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile setup.
• Assists in preparation of surgical suite, patient transport, and postoperative cleaning.
• Provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other intraoperative technical functions for safe operations.

Education

NBSTSA CST certification

CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA certifying exam

TN Code Ann. 68-57-101(a) grandfathered criteria

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team by preparing sterile setup, passing instruments, and supporting intraoperative care. The role involves maintaining sterile technique, assisting with exposure and hemostasis, and helping with patient transport and room turnover.

Candidates should have NBSTSA CST certification or completion of a recognized program, with potential grandfathering based on TN requirements.