Surgical Tech III I Days I PRN I LeBonheur
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Hernando
Posted on: February 3, 2026
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Job Description:
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come
join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer
of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich
organization where Associates can grow their career caring for
others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of
the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. 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. The Level III practitioner is
a certified advanced practitioner who performs complex cases,
demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills and has
met the Level II Surgical Technologist criteria. Models appropriate
behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision, and
Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring
for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way
through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and
a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview 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. The Level III
practitioner is a certified advanced practitioner who performs
complex cases, demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving
skills and has met the Level II Surgical Technologist criteria.
Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist
Mission, Vision, and Values. What you will do Performs scrub duties
to assist physician/surgeon during complex surgical procedures.
Makes available instruments in proper position and hands
instruments/supplies to the surgeon as needed. Assists the
circulator in a timely and accurate preparation of room based on
individualized patient assignment, by utilizing the physician
preference card. Assists the circulator to perform surgical counts
by following the policy and procedure guidelines. Prepares suture
and dressing for surgeon use. Maintains a sterile field for
surgical services. Ensures adherence to the sterile field by
applying principles of aseptic techniques. Demonstrates initiative
in professional development and continuing education. Promotes
individual professional growth and development by meeting
requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency;
supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of
the organization. Serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to new
and less experienced surgical techs. Assists with on-the-job
training, education and competency validation to ensure technical
expertise and compliance with continuing education requirements.
Provides input to manager regarding training performance. Maintains
competency to scrub in multiple surgical specialties. Participates
in committees and department activities that promote a healthy,
positive environment and encourages and recognizes the contribution
of others. 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 or requested.
Education Qualifications Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical
Technology Associate's Degree Surgical Technology Experience
Qualifications 3-5 years Surgery Tech Minimum of three years'
experience as a Surgical Tech. Skills and Abilities 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 independent functioning and
proficiency in the scrub role in complex cases in assigned area as
well as maintaining competency in other specialties. Demonstrates
superior knowledge of the various surgical equipment and advanced
surgical instrumentation. Demonstrates superior knowledge and
expert practice in the surgery tech role in advanced surgical
procedures. Ability to perform the preceptor role in the training
of new surgical techs. Demonstrates the ability to guide, teach,
and mentor other techs and serve in a charge capacity. Knowledge of
use and troubleshooting of complex technical equipment and
instrumentation. Ability to work without close supervision and to
exercise independent judgment. Ability to work with others as a
team to consider alternative solutions to problems and choose the
best solution or solutions. Exhibits a higher level of
collaboration with peers in making decisions related to surgical
patient care. Licenses and Certifications BASIC LIFE SUPPORT -
American Heart Association Certified Surgical Technologist -
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Tech
in Surgery TS-C National Center for Competency Testing Supervision
Provided by this Position Provides day-to-day direction and
guidance to other surgical techs. Physical Demands 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. Our Associates are passionate about what they
do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value
family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to
the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the
South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly
community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of
living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference
in the lives of the people in our community. By applying, you
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