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 are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

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

On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hoursOn-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classesCare@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needsTuition Assistance for career growth and developmentPaid Time Off (PTO)Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsAdoption AssistanceWellness Program
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 safelyPrepares the operating room and the sterile field for surgical procedures by preparing sterile supplies instruments and equipment using sterile techniqueDemonstrates knowledge of human anatomy and pathophysiology and how it relates to the patient and surgical procedureAnticipates usual and unexpected events during the surgical procedure and responds in an efficient mannerHandles and processes surgical specimens according to established policy/procedureServes as a preceptor in training and orientation of fellow staff members and students
Qualifications
Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology programCertification in Surgical TechnologyAHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required

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