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About the role

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgical team by acting as a primary scrub person who handles surgical instruments, supplies and equipment used in a specialized area during surgical procedures.
• Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field.
• Performs scrub duties to assist physician/surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Makes available instruments in proper position and hands instruments/supplies to the surgeon as needed.
• Assists the circulator in a timely and accurate preparation of room based on individualized patient assignment, by utilizing the physician preference card.
• Assists the circulator to perform surgical counts by following the policy and procedure guidelines.
• Prepares suture and dressing for surgeon use.
• Maintains a sterile field for surgical services; ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques.
• 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 routinely in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
• Preferred - Associates