SURG TECHNOLOGIST-CERT

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Overview

Certified Surgical Technologist

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Techs

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grads

Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day Shift

Requires evening, night, weekend and rotating holiday call.

Morristown Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women’s Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.morristownhamblen.com/.

Position Summary:

Facilitates patient care by assisting physicians and nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to the established plan of patient care. Competently performs with and/or without assistance the majority of assigned cases in a given service/shift; may perform difficult or complicated cases either with or without assistance.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || arobbin2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8110

Responsibilities

Under supervision of RN/MD, facilitates patient care by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to the established plan for patient care; follows unit standards and processes to deliver age-appropriate care for all patients; demonstrates accountability as an individual and team member in meeting patient/family needs; participates in identifying cost-effective measures for clinical care.
Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and/or as a scrub tech; demonstrates knowledge of equipment and instrumentation pertaining to case; safely operates special equipment which may be used in surgical cases (e.g. lasers, microscopes, tourniquets, endoscopes, drills, saws, etc.); maintains instrument and equipment integrity; performs room turn-over and terminal cleaning; utilizes supplies appropriately and in a cost effective manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field; uses proper technique when scrubbing, gowning, gloving and setting up of sterile fields; recognizes what is sterile and what is unsterile; recognizes contamination and takes proper action to correct situation; continually monitors the sterile field and surgical team to assure that sterility is maintained.
Assists nurse in performing sharp, spong,e and instrument counts according to policy as needed; demonstrates proper counting technique for all countables, and applies proper procedures with incorrect counts; demonstrates understanding of exceptions to counts.
Demonstrates proper positioning techniques; knows the proper position for cases and understands the use of proper positioning aids to protect nerves, bony prominences and to maintain circulation.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

None with certification.

Licensure Requirements:

Must hold current and active national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). BLS preferred.

What You Should Know About SURG TECHNOLOGIST-CERT, Covenant Health

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System as a Certified Surgical Technologist? With a generous sign-on bonus of $7,500 for experienced techs and $5,000 for new grads, this full-time position offers you the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and state-of-the-art medical environment. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in patient care, ensuring that everything runs smoothly before, during, and after surgical procedures. Your keen attention to detail will help you create and maintain a sterile field while providing surgeons with the necessary instruments and supplies throughout the surgery. You'll collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff, contributing to successful surgical outcomes. The Morristown facility boasts 167 licensed beds and a wide array of ancillary services, including an exceptional Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and the Women’s Center, equipped to handle various patient needs. This is your chance to learn and grow with a highly skilled team dedicated to providing top-notch patient care. If you are passionate about surgical technology and are eager to play a significant role in our healthcare community, we want to hear from you! Join us at Morristown-Hamblen where your skills will have a lasting impact on patients' lives and where your career path can flourish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for SURG TECHNOLOGIST-CERT Role at Covenant Health

What are the key responsibilities of a Certified Surgical Technologist at Morristown-Hamblen?

As a Certified Surgical Technologist at Morristown-Hamblen, your responsibilities include assisting surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures, creating and maintaining a sterile field, preparing instruments, and ensuring the surgical environment is safe and efficient. You’ll be involved in various surgical cases, operate necessary equipment, and participate in the cleaning and turnover of operating rooms.