Erlanger
Surgical Technologist - Baroness Hospital - GI Lab - Full-time
Erlanger, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Overview
Surgical Technologist - Baroness Hospital - GI Lab - Full-time 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. Responsibilities
Functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for obtaining surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. Collaborates with medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, and supports the department philosophy and objectives. Qualifications
Education: High School education or equivalent. Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtain such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completing a surgical technology program; or 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. Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained thereafter. Position Details
Department/Location: Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN Standard Hours: Regular Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Surgical Technologist - Baroness Hospital - GI Lab - Full-time 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. Responsibilities
Functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for obtaining surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. Collaborates with medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, and supports the department philosophy and objectives. Qualifications
Education: High School education or equivalent. Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtain such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completing a surgical technology program; or 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. Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained thereafter. Position Details
Department/Location: Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chattanooga, TN Standard Hours: Regular Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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