Surgical Tech

Job Location: Chattanooga, TN 37421. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies for various surgical procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings.
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures.
• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables to prevent injury to patient and personnel.
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies.
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments.
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Surgical Technologist certification is required.
• Other Requirements:
  • 1-2 years’ experience working as a surgical technologist.
  • Continuing in‑services and education program mandatory.
  • Current Basic Life Support certificate required.
  • Ability to interact comfortably with a high volume of patients, families, and staff in a stressful environment.