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About the role

For over a century, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. The Surgical Technologist acts as the primary scrub person, handling surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment in a specialized area during procedures while maintaining constant vigilance for the sterile field. This role models behavior aligned with The Methodist Mission, Vision, and Values, carrying forward a commitment to compassionate, high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties to assist the physician/surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile field for surgical services and ensures adherence to aseptic technique principles.
• 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 in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Formal Training

• Required: Technical Degree or Diploma in Surgical Technology
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

Work Experience

• Preferred: No prior work experience required

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Required: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
• Preferred: Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS‑C) – National Center for Competency Testing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Effective verbal communication with co‑workers, physicians, and other professional staff.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of workflow.
• Basic arithmetic calculations (high‑school level).
• Ability to read and follow written instructions (high‑school level).
• Problem‑solving skills related to the surgical procedure being performed.
• Application of sterile technique principles during surgical procedures.
• Participation in orientation and training to attain competency in complex cases and achieve Level II.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn and practice clinical competencies of the Surgical Technologist role.

Supervision

This position has no supervisory or lead responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Good balance and coordination required.
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision for tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Culture & Community

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.