Technologist-Surgical I

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will arrange and maintain sterile setups, pass instruments, and assist in preparing the surgical suite and patient movements.

You will aid in exposure and hemostasis, follow established policies, and participate in ongoing education to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• NBSTSA CST certification or equivalent credentials.
• Qualified through one of the listed TN codes for surgical technologists.
• Requires ongoing compliance with CE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures with sterile setup and instrument passing.
• Prepare the surgical suite and assist in patient transfer and cleanup.
• Support exposure, hemostasis and other intraoperative tasks.
• Operate within established policies and procedures and document duties.
• Participate in ongoing education and complete assigned goals.

Skills

Surgical tech duties

Patient handling

Team coordination

Education

NBSTSA CST certification

CAAHEP accredited program

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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.

Education - Minimum Required

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.

Licensure - Minimum Required

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date