Responsibilities

General Surgery

7a-7p with stay late and weekend call rotation

Surgery can be very scary for a patient. It’s our job to make sure surgical areas are ready for use when needed. Our Surg Techs ensure that the operating areas are sterile and clean while confirming all equipment needed works properly. If you are a Certified Surgical Technician and want to start a new career with an amazing group of healthcare professionals, see below what it takes to join our team.

What you’ll do:

Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safelyPrepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile techniqueDemonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedureAnticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient mannerHandles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedureServes as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and students

Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology programCertification in Surgical TechnologyAHA Basic Life Support (BLS) requiredOverview

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.