Certified Surgical Technician

Company: CHI Memorial Chattanooga
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
CHI 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 Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• On-site childcare (Downtown campus) with extended hours
• On-site employee gym (Downtown campus) with extended hours- Discounted fee
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program We invite you to join CHI Memorial Hospital today! Responsibilities
  Surgery 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 safely
  • Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique
  • Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure
  • Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner
  • Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure
  • Serves as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and students
    Qualifications
    Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program Certification in Surgical Technology AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required Pay Range
    $19.68 - $27.06 /hour

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