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 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, 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 salaries

　　Paid vacation/time off

　　Continuing education opportunities

　　Generous retirement plan

　　Health insurance, including dental and vision

　　Sick leave

　　Service awards

　　Free parking

　　Short-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Health care and dependent care spending accounts

　　Education assistance/continuing education

　　Employee referral program

　　Job Summary:

　　Position: 4091 - Technologist-Surgical I

　　Facility: BMH - Memphis Hospital

　　Department: ME Surgery ISPD Baptist Memphis

　　Category: Clinical Technician/Technologist

　　Type: Clinical

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Evenings

　　Location: US:TN:Memphis

　　Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 19526