Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation
Technologist-Surgical I - OR
Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation, Collierville, Tennessee, United States, 38017
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.
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.Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Preferred: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Minimum:
Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologistORMust 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 technologyCompletion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer programORSuccessfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying examORGrandfathered 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, Registration, Certification
Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Special Skills
Minimum: Computer literacy.
Training
Minimum: 15 hours of continuing education annually
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salariesPaid vacation/time offContinuing education opportunitiesGenerous retirement planHealth insurance, including dental and visionSick leaveService awardsFree parkingShort-term disabilityLife insuranceHealth care and dependent care spending accountsEducation assistance/continuing educationEmployee referral program
Job Summary:Position: 4095 - Technologist-Surgical IFacility: BMH - Collierville HospitalDepartment: CL OR Operating Room BMH ColliervilleCategory: Clinical Technician/TechnologistType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: EveningsLocation: US:TN:ColliervilleLocated in the Memphis metro area
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.
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.Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Preferred: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Minimum:
Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologistORMust 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 technologyCompletion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer programORSuccessfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying examORGrandfathered 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, Registration, Certification
Minimum: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Special Skills
Minimum: Computer literacy.
Training
Minimum: 15 hours of continuing education annually
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:
Competitive salariesPaid vacation/time offContinuing education opportunitiesGenerous retirement planHealth insurance, including dental and visionSick leaveService awardsFree parkingShort-term disabilityLife insuranceHealth care and dependent care spending accountsEducation assistance/continuing educationEmployee referral program
Job Summary:Position: 4095 - Technologist-Surgical IFacility: BMH - Collierville HospitalDepartment: CL OR Operating Room BMH ColliervilleCategory: Clinical Technician/TechnologistType: ClinicalWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: EveningsLocation: US:TN:ColliervilleLocated in the Memphis metro area