Surgical Technologist - Le Bonheur
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Title: Surgical Technologist - CVOR- Germantown- FT- Mornings
Job
Date: Mar 21, 2024
Facility: Germantown (0204)
Summary
Responsible for assisting the surgical team by acting as a primary
scrub person who handles surgical instruments, supplies and
equipment used in a specialized area during surgical procedures.
Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile
field. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission,
Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training Work Experience Credential/Licensure
Required:
Must demonstrate education/training through one of the following
methods under TN Code Ann. 68-57-101(a):
A. Individuals employed as surgical technologists shall be:
1. Holds a current national certification from the National Board
of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a
Surgical Technologist (CST).
2.Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology
or completion of an appropriate training program for surgical
technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or
CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment center program
3. Successfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA
certifying exam.
B. Any student who completes a surgical technology program that is
in the process of becoming CAAHEP accredited on July 1, 2006, shall
be considered a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
C.Grandfathered under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a):
Prior to May 21, 2007, 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.
N/A
- Any new hires without national certification must be certified
within 12 months of date of hire.
- Effective 1/5/2024 , all current associates and new MAAP
students that are taking the 3-month surgical tech course will have
12 months at the end of the course to complete their
certification.
- Please note: Effective July 1, 2013, the State of Tennessee
requires surgical technologists to complete 15 CEs annually to
remain qualified for employment at MLH. Certified surgical
technologists are exempt from the new requirement, but they must
maintain a current and active national CST certification from
NBSTSA.
- Current BLS Certification
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the
job.
- Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers, physicians and
other outside professional staff.
- Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work
flow.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations as would be
acquired through completion of high school.
- Ability to read and follow written instruction as would be
acquired through completion of high school.
- Demonstrates ability to problem solve in relation to the
procedure being performed.
- Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical
procedures.
- Participates in orientation and training to attain competency
in complex cases and achieve Level II.
- Must demonstrate the ability & desire to learn and practice
clinical competencies of the Surgery Tech. Key Job Responsibilities
- Performs scrub duties to assist physician/surgeon during
surgical procedures.
- Maintains a sterile field for surgical services. Ensures
adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic
techniques.
- Effectively manages resources such as supplies and equipment.
Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and
productive manner.
- Demonstrates professional work behavior and excellent customer
service routinely in all interactions.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing,
pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,
stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work -
exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs.
of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including
color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an
activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data
and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or
extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to
hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Job Segment:
Surgical Tech, Medical Technologist, Surgery, Healthcare Associated
topics: ascp, medical, medical laboratory science, pathology,
sample collection, technician, technician i, technician iv,
technician laboratory, toxicology
Keywords: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Jackson , Surgical Technologist - Le Bonheur, Healthcare , Arlington, Tennessee
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