Technologist-Surgical II

Baptist; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System's BMH Carroll County Hospital in Tennessee seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will prepare sterile setup, assist with instrument handling, and pass items during procedures to help ensure patient safety and adherence to AST standards.

Responsibilities include intraoperative care, equipment management, ongoing education participation, and adherence to established policies. Requires national certification and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Hold current national certification through appropriate accred body.
• Clear written and spoken English; ability to record information accurately.
• Ability to perform duties per AST standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procedures for the surgical patient per policies.
• Provide intraoperative care.
• Provide and utilize equipment and supplies according to patient needs.
• Perform activities demonstrating technical accountability.
• Participate in ongoing educational activities.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Professional organization member

Education

National certification through appropriate accred body

BLS certification within 14 days of hire

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Carroll County Hospital
• Department Operating Room

Job Description

Job Summary

Functions under the AST guidelines for performance. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying 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 within AST standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

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

Specifications

Experience

• #N/A

Education

• Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

• 20 Hours of continuing education annually

Special Skills

• Computer literacy. Be a member of a professional organization.

Licensure

• Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body. BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE