Currently enrolled as a full time student in a school of surgical technologist program.

Cleans, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, sterilizes, stores, and distributes supplies, instruments, and equipment dispensed by the department following infection control guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manages decontamination, sterilization, distribution and storage of supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement.
• Demonstrates Fiscal management.
• Maintains proper enviornment of care.
• Participates in ongoing education.

Requirements:

• Holds a current National Certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical technologist
• OR
• Must demonstrate education and training through one of the following methods under TN Code Ann. 68-57-101(a)
• Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology
• Completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment cancer program
• OR
• Successfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying exam
• OR
• Grandfathered under TN Code Ann. 68-57-102(a) – Prior to July 1, 2006, 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.
• Please note: Effective July 1, 2013, the State of Tennessee requires surgical technologists to complete 15 CEs annually to remain qualified for employment at BMHCC. Certified surgical technologists are exempt from the new requirement, but they must maintain a current and active national CST certification from NBSTSA.

Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventoring and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.

• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Minimum Required

Three (3) years of Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room or Certification through an approved accreditation body as required by the state in which services are rendered.

Job Summary

Functions under the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) guidelines for performance. Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile set up for operation, and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient within AST standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs in a safely and adequate manner.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.

Generates Surgery Case Schedules, Preference Cards and Pick Tickets. Ensures all returned supplies are restocked. Coordinates Stocking of daily bulk supply delivery. Monitors Supply Room Inventory Levels to ensure sufficient levels. Facilitates and Processes the Surgery supply orders, routine and special orders. Works with Purchasing to ensure all orders are placed. Responds to customers timely to meet their needs, works with all vendors for best outcome. Performs other related duties as required and/or directed by manager. Assumes Supervisory responsibility in the absence of the manager. P

Minimum Required

2 years Surgical Tech experience and current STFA certification.

ob Summary

The Surgical Technician First Assistant (SFA) will support the continuity of care for Perioperative patients. The scope of practice includes intraoperative surgical first assisting. The SFA will provide intraoperative surgical care under the direct supervision of the surgeon for all ages and/or provide direction to the perioperative team where needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.
• To assist in providing intraoperative care.
• To safely and adequately provide and utilize equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• To perform activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• To assist in providing preoperative care.

The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting https://www.nbstsa.org/