Surgical Tech

Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

• Responsible for aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment, instrumentation and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases
• Scrubbing and passing instruments and equipment during surgical procedures;
• Pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule
• Available for call on an assigned/ scheduled basis as required by unit need
• When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Surgical Technician demonstrates basic knowledge and skills in the scrub role, necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures. Assists surgeons during surgical procedures, plans and implements care, maintains sterile field, provides all supplies and equipment required for procedures, and assists in maintaining equipment in proper working order to provide for the safety of patients during surgery. Manages specialized inventory of service line, functions as a first line contact for physicians in service line, works closely with service line vendors and MM to ensure adequate supplies and instrumentation for scheduled cases.

• Required:
  • Education: Graduate of Surgical Technician Program
  • Experience: Must meet qualification of Employment of Surgical Technologist as required by State of TN
  • Certifications:
    • BLS required
    • Current Certification for the Surgical Technologist
• Preferred:
  • Experience: 1 year experience as surgical technician

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