SMP Staff-Surgical Tech PRN

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient.

Education:

• High School education or equivalent.
  
  

Preferred:

• N/A
  
  

Experience:

Required:

• N/A
  
  

Preferred:

• N/A
  
  

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required:

• 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. Or, 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 maintained going forward.
  
  

Preferred:

• CST (Certified Surgical Tech)
  
  

Department Position Summary:

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and maintains principles of asepsis. The Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team and is directly supervised by the Registered Nurse to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a sterile surgical environment, ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for pediatric and adult surgical procedures, be familiar with and able to operate all surgical equipment.

The employee must have the ability to recognize emergent situations and act promptly and appropriately based on the patient�s/surgeon's needs.

Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN

SMP Staff-Surgical Tech PRN

Standard Hours

Temporary