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Baptist Memorial Health Care · 1 week ago

Technologist-Surgical I - ME Operating Room

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Baptist Memorial Health Care is a non profit company that provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, cardiac, and clinical services. They are seeking a Technologist-Surgical I to assist the surgical team during operations by maintaining sterile setups, providing intraoperative care, and ensuring optimal patient safety and outcomes.

GovernmentHealth CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationWellness

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

Qualification

National Certification (NBSTSA)CAAHEP accredited programSurgical technologist trainingBLS certificationComputer literacyContinuing education

Preferred

Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologist

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

Successfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam

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

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

BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Computer literacy

15 hours of continuing education annually