Technologist-Surgical II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist in intraoperative care, maintain sterile setup, and pass instruments during procedures in alignment with AST guidelines. This role requires three years of operative experience, current certification, and ongoing education to support safe operations and high-quality patient outcomes in the operating room.

Will prepare the surgical suite, move patients, and aid in exposure and homeostasis as needed.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience.
• Current national certification for Surgical Technologist.
• 20 hours of continuing education annually.
• Computer literacy and professional organization membership.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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 safe and adequate manner.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

English communication

Continuing education

Healthcare certification

BLS certification

Education

Surgical Technologist certification

Job description

Overview

Functions under the Association of Surgical Technologists (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 a 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 safe and adequate manner.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room or certification through an approved accreditation body as required by the state in which services are rendered.
• 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.
• 20 hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws.
• Computer literacy. Be a member of a professional organization.
• Hold current national certification through appropriate/approved accreditation body as required by the state where services are rendered. BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• 20 hours of continuing education annually as required to maintain certification based on state laws.