Certified Surgical Technologist- Endovascular Unit

About the Role

The Certified Surgical Technologist delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing various functions to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Certified Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical suite, positions and prepares the patient, and provides instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure. Responsibilities include ensuring a sterile field, proper instrument counts, and proper operation of instruments and equipment. The role also involves participating in patient-specific care as directed and following service excellence standards to promote optimum patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical suite for procedures.
• Position and prepare the patient for surgery.
• Provide instruments, equipment, and supplies to the surgical team during procedures.
• Ensure a sterile field is maintained throughout the procedure.
• Perform proper instrument counts.
• Ensure proper operation of instruments and equipment.
• Participate in patient-specific care as directed.
• Follow service excellence standards to promote patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification, or Work Experience in Lieu of Credential, or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C).
• 1 year of experience required.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Facility

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:

• Cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment.
• Intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation.
• A state-of-the-art neurosurgery program.
• OB-GYN services.
• A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.