Certified Surgical Technician

OverviewCHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.CHI Memorial Hospital provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft Adoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness ProgramWe invite you to join CHI Memorial Hospital today!Important Note: Nicotine is part of our pre-employment drug screenResponsibilitiesSurgery can be very scary for a patient. It''s our job to make sure surgical areas are ready for use when needed. Our Surg Techs ensure that the operating areas are sterile and clean while confirming all equipment needed works properly. If you are a Certified Surgical Technician and want to start a new career with an amazing group of healthcare professionals, see below what it takes to join our team.What you''ll do:Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safelyPrepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile techniqueDemonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedureAnticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient mannerHandles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedureServes as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and studentsQualificationsCompletion of an accredited Surgical Technology programCertification in Surgical TechnologyAHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Created: 2021-11-29