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Surgical Tech SORT-East Surgery-PRN at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Aseptic Technique, OR Practices, Patient Care, Sterility Maintenance, Instrument Processing, Surgical Scrubbing, Specimen Handling, Case Preparation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: A surgical technologist student employed by Erlanger Medical Center responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The surgical technologist student 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 SORT works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in BEH Surgery. Education: Required: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: Training in surgical aseptic technique and OR practices essential Preferred: 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 to be maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: A surgical technologist student in the surgical educational program employed by Erlanger Medical Center responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for the following: Assumes on-call and late duty as assigned OR case preparation Instrument processing Surgical scrub Specimens

Responsibilities

Responsible for obtaining surgical supplies, preparing the surgical field, and maintaining sterility during procedures. Collaborates with the medical and nursing staff to provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.