Erlanger · 23 hours ago
Surgical Tech - Elective Ortho Operating Room - Part-time
Chattanooga, TN
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelErlanger is a healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Surgical Technologist to join their operating room team. This role involves preparing surgical supplies, maintaining sterility, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient
Obtaining surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility
Works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
High School education or equivalent
Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program
Have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
Company
Erlanger
Erlanger, named among "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S.
Founded in 1889
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angel Moore, Esq.
CEO, Erlanger CHC's & Erlanger Health System Vice President Population Health
Stephanie Boynton
VP/CEO Erlanger Bledsoe/SVED and EWCH
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