Surgical Technologist II - FT DAY - Hamilton Eye Surgery Center Job
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
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.
Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile
field. The Level II practitioner demonstrates a higher level of
critical thinking and problem solving skills and has met the
Surgical Technologist Level I criteria. Models appropriate behavior
as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Education/Experience/Licensure
Education/Formal Training Work Experience Credential/Licensure
Required:
Must demonstrate education/training through one of the following
methods under TN Code Ann. - 68-57-101(a):
A. Individuals employed as surgical technologists shall be:
1. Completion of a CAAHEP accredited program in surgical technology
or completion of an appropriate training program for surgical
technologists in the armed forces, CAAHEP accredited hospital, or
CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment center program
2. Successfully completed the surgical technologists NBSTSA
certifying exam.
B. Any student who completes a surgical technology program that is
in the process of becoming CAAHEP accredited on July 1, 2006, shall
be considered a graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program.
C.Grandfathered under TN Code Ann. - 68-57-102(a):
Prior to July 1, 2006, was employed for not less than 18 months as
a surgical technologist in a hospital, medical office, surgery
center, or school; OR Began training to be a surgical technologist
in an accredited surgical technology program.
Minimum of two years' experience as a Surgical Tech.
OR
Work experience stated in the TN Grandfathered clause.
Holds a current national certification from the National Board of
Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a Surgical
Technologist (CST).
Please note: Effective July 1, 2013, the State of Tennessee
requires surgical technologists to complete 15 CEs annually to
remain qualified for employment at MLH. Certified surgical
technologists are exempt from the new requirement, but they must
maintain a current and active national CST certification from
NBSTSA.
Effective June 1, 2018: New Hires and Transfers are required to
have current BLS Certification.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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