CST II I PRN I Days I North

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. This position is responsible for assisting 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, while maintaining constant vigilance for the sterile field and modeling behavior aligned with The Methodist Mission, Vision, and Values.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties to assist physician/surgeon during surgical procedures.
• 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.

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 and 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

Skills

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co‑workers, physicians, and other outside professional staff.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (high‑school level).
• Ability to read and follow written instructions (high‑school level).
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve in relation to the procedure being performed.
• Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Participates in orientation and training to attain competency in complex cases and achieve Level II.
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to learn and practice clinical competencies of the Surgery Tech.

Supervision

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

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