Surgical Technologist - Full-Time -Baroness Hospital Surgery - FT - 11a-11p

Company: Erlanger Health System
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Surgical Technologist - Full-Time -Baroness Hospital Surgery - FT - 11a-11p (43294) -Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TNTechnologist - Full-Time - $20k sign on bonusRegular - Non-exempt - Full-time - Standard Hours 36DescriptionJob 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:Required:High School education or equivalentPreferred:Experience:Required:Preferred:Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/RegistrationRequired: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.BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forwardPreferred:Department Position Summary:The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes.The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives.The individual must 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 and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.by Jobble

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