Surgical Technician Intern

Overview

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Matching Retirement Programs

Wellness Program

If you are passionate about the patient experience and ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!

Responsibilities

Surgery can be very scary for a patient. It's our job to make sure surgical areas are ready for use when needed. Our Surg Techs ensure that the operating areas are sterile and clean while confirming all equipment needed works properly. If you are a Certified Surgical Technician and want to start a new career with an amazing group of healthcare professionals, see below what it takes to join our team.

What you'll do:

• Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures by ensuring the equipment is functioning properly and safely

• Prepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique

• Demonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedure

• Anticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient manner

• Handles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedure

• Serves as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and students

Qualifications

Current enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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