Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics is Hiring a Surgical Technician, Certified, Full-Time 40Hours Near Germantown, TN
Position SummaryThe Surgical Technologist is responsible for the daily activities and operations inside the Operating Room when handling sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment while also maintaining a sterile field in accordance with professional standards during the course of operating procedures. The Surgical Technologist must have knowledge of orthopaedic procedures and the ability to ensure quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist is also responsible for ensuring they are properly prepared for case assignments (i.e., sterile supplies and equipment). This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Essential FunctionsEssential Functions Statement(s)
Assures that cleaning activities are ongoing, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation needed for caseload
Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures. Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment
Troubleshoots problems related to equipment, supplies and service. Takes appropriate corrective action and informs manager when needed
Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic
Assures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to collection area in a timely manner
Assists the OR team in lifting, positioning, transferring and caring for the sedated/anesthetized patients in the O.R. and PACU.
Assists in monitoring patients for positioning safety-related issues under the guidance of the RN, and notifies the RN of safety issues. Follows accepted recommended guidelines for moving, positioning, and holding limbs of patients
Actively participates in time-out process
Transports requested items such as sterile and non-sterile supplies, SPD items, charts, records, and equipment between departments and surgical units in a timely manner
Monitors operative schedule to ensure required supplies and implants are available
Maintains principles of aseptic technique. Notifies team members when breaks in technique occur and takes appropriate measures to correct breaks in technique
Responsible for point of use cleaning for all surgical instruments, break-down of surgical instruments and equipment prior to transporting to the Sterile Processing Room
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
Performs all other duties as assigned
Skills & AbilitiesEducation: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Must hold a current and active national CST certification from NBSTSA OR Must Demonstrate Education/training Through One Of The Following Methods
Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually; or
Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Forces and completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually
OR Any person who is grandfathered and demonstrates completion of 15 hours of continuing education annually or earns and maintains CST certification. A Person Who Is Grandfathered Is
Any person who provides sufficient evidence that, prior to May 21, 2007, the person was at any time employed as a surgical technologist for not less than eighteen (18) months in the three years preceding May 21, 2007; or
Any person who furnishes proof of completion of a surgical technology program that was in the process of becoming CAAHEP-accredited on July 1, 2006; or
Any surgical technologist who began a surgical technology program prior to May 21, 2007 and completed such training by May 21, 2010.
Experience: 1 year of surgical experience required. Basic knowledge of surgical technique including surgical care preparation and Operating Room sterile field set-up and break down required. Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control. Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies preferred. Certifications: BLS certification required. Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
HRA Option
Flexible Spending Account
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance Option
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) Plan Matching Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
8 Paid Holidays
ADA DisclaimerIn developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled