Baptist Memorial Health Care

Technologist-Surgical I

Baptist Memorial Health Care  •  Southaven, MS (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description



Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventoring and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served



Job Responsibilities



Job Responsibilities





Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.


Assists in providing intraoperative care.


Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.


Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.


Participates in ongoing educational activities.


Completes assigned goals.

Specifications



Experience



Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Education



Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired


Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologist.




OR




Must demonstrate education and training through one of the following methods under TN Code Ann. 68-57-101(a).- Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology.- Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer program;




OR




Successfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam




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Grandfathered under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a). - Prior to July 1, 2006, was employed for not less than 18 months as a surgical technologist in a hospital, medical office, surgery center, or school; or began training to be a surgical technologist in an accredited surgical technology program.




Please note: Effective July 1, 2013, the State of Tennessee requires surgical technologists to complete 15 CEs annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC. Certified surgical technologists are exempt from the new requirement, but they must maintain a current and active national CST certification from NBSTSA.


Training



Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills



Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired


Computer literacy.


Licensure



Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired


BLS certification within 14 days of hire date
Baptist Memorial Health Care

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country. The health care system comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 21,000 people, and in fiscal year 2022 contributed more than $455 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1912
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