Technologist-Surgical I

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a surgical technologist to assist the operating team by arranging and maintaining a sterile setup, passing instruments, and aiding in exposure and hemostasis during procedures.

The role requires NBSTSA CST certification and completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program, with TN-specific pathways including grandfathering options and CE requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold NBSTSA CST certification.
• Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program.
• NBSTSA certifying exam passed.
• Grandfathering provisions under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a).
• TN CE requirement: 15 CEs annually for employment at BMHCC (exemption for certified CSTs).

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during procedures with arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile setup.
• Assist in preparation of the surgical suite and patient movement.
• Provide aid in exposure and homeostasis to support the surgeon.
• Safely and adequately use equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative care

Equipment handling

Team assistance

Education

NBSTSA CST certification

CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA exam passed

TN grandfathering option

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventoring and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.,
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.,
• Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.,
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.,
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.,
• Completes assigned goals.,

Specifications

Experience

Description, Minimum Required, Preferred/Desired,

Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologist., ,

OR, ,

Must demonstrate education and training through one of the following methods under TN Code Ann. 68-57-101(a).- Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology.- Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer program;, ,

OR, ,

Successfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam, ,

OR, ,

Grandfathered under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a). - Prior to July 1, 2006, was employed for not less than 18 months as a surgical technologist in a hospital, medical office, surgery center, or school; or began training to be a surgical technologist in an accredited surgical technology program., ,

Please note: Effective July 1, 2013, the State of Tennessee requires surgical technologists to complete 15 CEs annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC. Certified surgical technologists are exempt from the new requirement, but they must maintain a current and active national CST certification from NBSTSA., ,

Training

Description, Minimum Required, Preferred/Desired,

Special Skills

Description, Minimum Required, Preferred/Desired,

Licensure

Description, Minimum Required, Preferred/Desired,

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date,