Surgical Tech-Part-Time

JOB TYPE: Part-Time

Who We Are:

As the only independent and physician-led faculty practice plan of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, University Clinical Health (UCH) offers best-in-class clinical care through a network of 175+ providers across 19 specialties to meet the healthcare needs of the Mid-South community. UCH is a not-for-profit, non-tax-supported group practice and is here to serve the community while providing medical excellence to our patients. 

Position Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes and achieve the facility's goals as directed by the Registered Nurse. The CST performs duties aligned with scope of practice designated by the facility position description, role, and responsibilities and according to the surgical technologist professional organization and certification board.

Key Results Areas (KRAs):

· Ensures provision of patient care daily in an organized and timely manner

· Assists the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse to implement the teaching plan for the patient and family as directed

· Assists with stocking, replenishing and preparation of supplies

· Handles specimens per facility policy and procedures

· Assists with care, preparation, maintenance, and after-care of sterile and un-sterile supplies and equipment

· Respond to patient care needs in an emergency and under direction of Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse

Core Competencies 

· Ability to correlate clinical data with patient's care under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.

· Ability to set priorities.

· Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the clinical areas of the facility.

· Ability to communicate well with patients, families, Teammates, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, etc.

· Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice.

Education & Experience:

· Graduate of a recognized and accredited Operating Room Technician Program Required

· Prior Experience as an ORT Preferred

· Current Surgical Technologist certification Required

· Successful completion of BCLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BCLS certification Required