Surgical Technician jobs at Erlanger Health System

A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical First Assistant Practitioner performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon. Education: Required: Graduate approved Surgical Technologist School with Completion First Assistant Course or Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Program Preferred: Orthopedic Physician Assistant Experience: Required: Documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills required to perform Surgical First Assistant role in surgery. Preferred: Two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Completion First Assistant Certification BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Completion of 8 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLS's and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). Department Position Summary: A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direction and supervision of a Surgeon. The First Assistant Practitioner is a specifically trained in patient positioning, providing visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement of retractors, utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis, wound closure, and applying wound dressings. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '272898

A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical First Assistant Practitioner performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon. Education: Required: Graduate approved Surgical Technologist School with Completion First Assistant Course or Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Program Preferred: Orthopedic Physician Assistant Experience: Required: Documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills required to perform Surgical First Assistant role in surgery. Preferred: Two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Completion First Assistant Certification BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Completion of 8 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLS's and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). Department Position Summary: A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direction and supervision of a Surgeon. The First Assistant Practitioner is a specifically trained in patient positioning, providing visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement of retractors, utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis, wound closure, and applying wound dressings. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '247639

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '275176

A surgical technologist student employed by Erlanger Medical Center responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The surgical technologist student functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The SORT works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in BEH Surgery. Education: Required: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: Training in surgical aseptic technique and OR practices essential Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: A surgical technologist student in the surgical educational program employed by Erlanger Medical Center responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and is responsible for the following: Assumes on-call and late duty as assigned OR case preparation Instrument processing Surgical scrub Specimens '270878

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: Required: High School education or equivalent Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '246656

A Surgical Technologist technician is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient Education: High School education or equivalent Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. '270879

No call, No weekends, No holidays The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: Two years of experience as a surgical technician. Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Preferred: Department Position Summary 1. Sets up surgery rooms. Strips and cleans rooms after procedures. 2. Assists surgeon in surgical procedures utilizing proper sterile technique. 3. Performs sponge and needle count during each procedure with the RN Circulator. 4. Constantly observes for any breaks in sterile technique and notifies the surgeon/circulator immediately. 5. Assists with transfer of patients to recovery room. 6. Cleans, decontaminates, wraps, and sterilizes equipment and instruments according to proper sterilization standards. 7. Maintains required records, reports, and statistics on biological monitoring tests for autoclaves. 8. Orders and maintains supplies and restocks OR facility as needed. 9. Maintains and inspects OR facility equipment and materials to provide constant readiness for a procedure. 10. Collects data for cost analysis as requested. 11. Attends required meetings and participated in committees as requested. 12. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. 13. Maintains patient confidentiality. 14. Performs related work as required. 15. Performs autoclave spore test at designated intervals and documents this properly. 16. Assists RN with placing linen order. 17. Assist RN with EHR duties. 18. Knowledge of the principles and practices of surgical assisting techniques to provide optimum patient care and treatment. 19. Knowledge of surgical procedures 20. Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments to clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize. 21. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. 22. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. 23. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. 24. Ability to maintain quality control standards. 25. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. 26. Ability to communicate clearly. '241499

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: Required: High School education or equivalent Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '243238

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: Required: High School education or equivalent Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '240635

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '269096

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required: Preferred: Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. '257697

No call, No weekends, No holidays The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required\: Two years of experience as a surgical technician. Preferred\: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Preferred\: Department Position Summary 1. Sets up surgery rooms. Strips and cleans rooms after procedures. 2. Assists surgeon in surgical procedures utilizing proper sterile technique. 3. Performs sponge and needle count during each procedure with the RN Circulator. 4. Constantly observes for any breaks in sterile technique and notifies the surgeon/circulator immediately. 5. Assists with transfer of patients to recovery room. 6. Cleans, decontaminates, wraps, and sterilizes equipment and instruments according to proper sterilization standards. 7. Maintains required records, reports, and statistics on biological monitoring tests for autoclaves. 8. Orders and maintains supplies and restocks OR facility as needed. 9. Maintains and inspects OR facility equipment and materials to provide constant readiness for a procedure. 10. Collects data for cost analysis as requested. 11. Attends required meetings and participated in committees as requested. 12. Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations. 13. Maintains patient confidentiality. 14. Performs related work as required. 15. Performs autoclave spore test at designated intervals and documents this properly. 16. Assists RN with placing linen order. 17. Assist RN with EHR duties. 18. Knowledge of the principles and practices of surgical assisting techniques to provide optimum patient care and treatment. 19. Knowledge of surgical procedures 20. Knowledge of surgical equipment and instruments to clean, decontaminate, wrap, and sterilize. 21. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment. 22. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. 23. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. 24. Ability to maintain quality control standards. 25. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. 26. Ability to communicate clearly.

A First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a Surgeon. The employee is a specifically trained surgical technologist who demonstrates the skills, knowledge and judgment necessary to function in the assistant role. The position requires on-call responsibilities and will be assigned accordingly. Education: Required\: Graduate approved Surgical Technologist School, Completion First Assistant Course Preferred: Experience: Required: Documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills required to perform First Assistant role in surgery. Preferred: Two (2) years' experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Completion First Assistant certification exam successfully Current Basic Life Support (BLS) completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Preferred: Department Position Summary: A First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a Surgeon. The employee is a specifically trained surgical technologist who demonstrates the skills, knowledge and judgment necessary to function in the assistant role. The position requires on-call responsibilities and will be assigned accordingly. Demonstrates Endo Vascular Vein Harvest techniques, if involved with Cardiac/Vascular. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self-assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner provides aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. In addition to intraoperative duties, the surgical assistant also performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate proper patient care. The Surgical First Assistant Practitioner performs these functions during the operation under the direction and supervision of the surgeon. Education: Required\: Graduate approved Surgical Technologist School with Completion First Assistant Course or Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Program Preferred: Orthopedic Physician Assistant Experience: Required: Documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills required to perform Surgical First Assistant role in surgery. Preferred: Two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room. Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Completion First Assistant Certification BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Completion of 8 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Completion of 4 of these hours as Erlanger Online Education upon hire (EOLS's and other training will be assigned by Department Leadership and/or Educator). Department Position Summary: A Surgical First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direction and supervision of a Surgeon. The First Assistant Practitioner is a specifically trained in patient positioning, providing visualization of the operative site by appropriate placement of retractors, utilizing appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis, wound closure, and applying wound dressings. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

A Surgical Technologist technician is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient Education: High School education or equivalent Preferred: Experience: Required\: Preferred\: Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred\: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives.

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: High School education or equivalent. Preferred: Experience: Required\: Preferred\: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required\: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. Or, have documented evidence of surgical technology training through the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or U.S. Public Health Service in lieu of certification; or qualify as recognized by the State of TN. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Preferred\: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated. Clinical competency is evaluated annually using a variety of mechanisms. It focuses on the population-specific needs of the customers served by the staff member.

Sign on bonus available A Surgical Technologist technician is responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient Education: High School education or equivalent Preferred: Experience: Required\: Preferred\: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Preferred\: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives.

The Surgical Technologist is a specifically trained scrub technologist who, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, serves as a vital member of the OR team, responsible for direct and indirect care of the surgical patient. Education: Required: High School education or equivalent Preferred: Experience: Required\: Preferred: Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Must maintain certification as a surgical technologist from a national certifying body recognized by the health facilities commission; or obtains such certification no later than eighteen (18) months after completion of a surgical technology program. BLS certification completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward Preferred\: Department Position Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgical team responsible for the obtaining of surgical supplies, preparation of the surgical field and maintenance of procedure sterility. The Surgical technologist works in collaboration with the medical, anesthesia, managerial, nursing and clinical staff in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The Surgical Technologist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This individual further contributes to the department and Medical Center through support of the philosophy and objectives. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

The LIFE FORCE Emergency Communications Specialist at Erlanger facilitates Air Medical Flight Operations, Event Medicine and Special Operations Team Communications, Regional Medical Control and Coordination and Erlanger Emergency / Disaster Preparedness and Response Communications, both internally to Erlanger and externally to the EMS and healthcare community, within an advanced, technology-intensive regional operations center. The position is variable in shift assignments including nights, weekends and holidays and requires regularly scheduled on-call shifts. Work assignments may include response to off-site incident locations with the mobile communications center deployment. For Flight Operations, the Emergency Communications Specialist is responsible for the intake of air medical flight requests from 911 centers and hospitals within the southeastern states served by LIFE FORCE, working closely with pilots and other air medical transport providers to monitor weather and navigational aids for safe completion of patient transfers and aircraft movement, providing aircraft flight-following per FAA regulations under FAR Part 135 operations, coordinating the safe operation for aircraft arrivals and departures at the Erlanger Heliport (0TN8), maintaining radio communications with aircraft and ground emergency services in a complex public safety environment and facilitating an interoperable communications plan for each air medical mission. For Event Medicine and Special Operations Team Communications, the Emergency Communications Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing on-scene and deployment communications with the LIFE FORCE Event Medicine Team(s), Special Operations Teams, regional Tactical (SWAT) Medical Teams, between law enforcement team liaisons and between the teams and EHS medical staff. For Regional Medical Control and Coordination (MedComm), the Emergency Communications Specialist is responsible for coordination of emergency medical communications between ambulances and hospitals within Tennessee EMS Region 3 and additional coordination as necessary with hospitals and emergency services in adjoining regions and states. Duties include the facilitation of online (radio, telephone) medical control and consultation between prehospital care providers and physicians assigned to the Emergency Medicine residency and/or EMS Fellowship programs, under the direction of the MedComm Medical Director. Additionally, the Emergency Communications Specialist is responsible for coordinating all Emergency Medical Service (EMS) resources and responses to mass casualty incidents or disasters in the served region, between other regions and between Tennessee and other states as directed by the State Emergency Operations Center and Tennessee Division of Emergency Medical Services. This includes procuring resources from mutual aid providers, establishing interoperable communications and coordinating staging and deployment of resources on behalf of the State of Tennessee Division of Emergency Medical Services. For Erlanger Emergency / Disaster Preparedness and Response, the Emergency Communications Specialist is the central point of coordination between Erlanger's emergency managers, Safety Officer, the EHS Command Center and emergency responders. He/She is responsible for coordinating resources for disaster response and recovery, initiating system-wide emergency mass notification alerts, coordinating inbound emergency medical traffic and facilitating interoperable communications between all responders for EHS. Education: Required\: Graduate of an accredited Advanced EMT or EMT-Paramedic training program. . Preferred: Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certificate preferred APCO Certified Public Safety Telecommunicator preferred Associates or Bachelors' Degree Experience: Required: A minimum of two (2) years public safety field experience or two (2) years emergency communications center or emergency operations center experience. Experience must reflect general knowledge in pre-hospital EMS practice and skills or pre-hospital incident command system operations and management; Knowledge of current trends and new developments, principles and practices of emergency communications and pre-hospital medicine, applicable to those areas requiring special education. Preferred: Call Center, 911 Center and/or air medical communications experience Supervisory experience in EMS or other public safety discipline Experience with computer aided dispatch programs, automatic vehicle location tracking systems, electronic patient care record systems or electronic health record systems. Experience working in a hospital emergency department or other healthcare outpatient setting Position Requirement(s)\: License/Certification/Registration Required: Current licensure to practice as an Advanced EMT or EMT-Paramedic in the State of Tennessee. Current BLS certification and maintained going forward. Certified Flight Communicator certification (within 1 yr of employment) FEMA ICS Courses\: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800 level courses (within 60 days of employment) . Valid Driver's License. Preferred: Nationally Registered AEMT or EMT-P ITLS or PHTLS PALS or PEPP and ACLS FEMA ICS Courses\: ICS-300, ICS-400 FEMA Communications Unit Leader (COML) Certification Department Position Summary: The Emergency Communications Specialist: Must have a working knowledge and operational understanding of guidelines and procedures for coordinating both local and regional emergency medical service (air and ground) responses and radio traffic. Must accurately develop flight and communications plans for air medical transport: Accurately utilize mapping resources to locate remote locations for safe rotor wing aircraft landing zones Create computer-aided dispatch records that accurately reflect the pickup and destination of patients for scene flights and hospital transfers Effectively implement an interoperable communications plan for each flight Must accurately maintain federal, state, local, Med-Trans and EHS records and documentation: FAR Part 135 Aircraft Flight Following Reports Loaded Mileage, physician information and demographics data necessary for accurate patient billing Accurately recording time-stamped transactions throughout the patient acceptance and transport Functions as the FAR Part 135 Operator's designated Flight Follower on all air medical missions Effectively tracks airborne aircraft using automated tracking services as available as well as manual position reporting as designed by the Part 135 operations specifications Maintains appropriate documentation for identification of persons on board the aircraft for flights operating under Part 135. Accurately locates overdue aircraft using mapping and tracking resources Effectively implements the Post-Accident Incident Plan (PAIP) for conditions appropriate for activation under the Part 135 operator specifications Maintains safe and effective operations of the Erlanger Heliport (0TN8): Effectively coordinating take-off and landing information for aircraft arriving and departing from the 0TN8 heliport Coordinating communications and maintaining situational awareness of air medical aircraft inbound and outbound from the Memorial Hospital helipad (TN03) and Parkridge helipad. Establish and maintain communications with local law enforcement, government and private operators of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones; Tracking authorized operators (via NOTAM) as well as any reported unauthorized use of UAS within the Class C airspace for Chattanooga (KCHA) that would cause risk to air medical aircraft arriving or departing in the area of Erlanger's heliport or other hospital helipads. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide radio and telecommunications assistance, appropriate to the ages of the patients transported by the by ground and air medical services in the region. This knowledge will include: The principles of human growth and development, which will allow the Emergency Communications Specialist to assess and interpret data about the patient. Utilization of assessment data to provide age specific services as described in the Tennessee Trauma Destination Guidelines. Effective activation of the appropriate specialty care team(s) of the receiving hospital (Adult or Pediatric Trauma Team, Stroke Team, STEMI/Cath Lab, etc.) Functions as a liaison between EMS and hospital emergency departments for gathering and/or routing information necessary for continuity of patient care during transport. This includes: Routing of EMS field reports to the appropriate receiving facility via public safety radio systems, telephone systems or other technological means Receiving, coordinating, and completing Regional Medical Communications (MedComm) related records for quality assurance and quality of care Following written guidelines and protocols Facilitating the communications between medical control physicians and pre-hospital providers when requested and insuring the continuum of care through to the receiving facility Functions as a liaison for the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services: As needed for facilitating EMS response to Mass Casualty Incidents, disaster assistance and mutual aid requests Provides incident updates to the regional EMS Consultant, State Emergency Operations Center and State EMS Director Provides coordination point for State EMS and Regional Hospital Coordinators in response to disasters or mass casualty incidents and large-scale planned events Establishes, coordinates and maintains communications for LIFE FORCE Event Medicine and Special Operations Team deployments and facilitates effective communications among and between teams, liaisons and physicians: Event Medical Teams and Ambulances responding to and assigned to public events in the region Sports Medicine Clinicians Tactical (SWAT) Medical Teams Fire Mutual Aid Response Teams Effectively manages high-volume communications during MCI events and/or internal EHS disasters and facilitates communications among and between the EHS Corporate Safety Officer, Emergency Managers, the EHS Command Center, emergency response agencies and regional Emergency Operations Centers. Works effectively and as a team member with other communications specialists, nurses and providers in the Erlanger Regional Operations Center (EROC) Assists with maintaining cleanliness, efficiency and mission-critical readiness of the EROC. Subject to be assigned to the field division as needed. Must also meet core competencies of Job Code #T3043 (EMT) or T3810 (EMTP). May serve as a preceptor for new employees in the EROC, new Flight Crews or others being oriented to the organization. Must dress according to the departmental and EHS policies regarding uniform and appearance. Represents LIFE FORCE, EROC and Erlanger while in uniform, as a duty assignment for tours and visitors to the EROC. Performance of other duties as assigned by the EROC Supervisor or Emergency Communications Manager.