Certified Surgical First Assist FT

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Job Summary
Location
Winchester ,TN 37398
Job Type
Contract
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Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
24 Dec 2024
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Job Description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for you to join our team.nnA Joint Commission accredited hospital, Sothern Tennessee Regional Health System serves the patients of south-central Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee). Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern Middle Tennessee, the city of Winchester offers the best in small-town living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top-rated schools, both public and private. Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation, Winchester’s beautiful Tim’s Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping. If golfing is more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford. This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. Jack Nicklaus, has been named as one of the “Top Ten Places You Can Play” by Golf Magazine. And just down the road from Winchester, you’ll find Lynchburg, TN. Home to another favorite tourist destination, the nation’s oldest registered distillery, Jack Daniels.nnJOB SUMMARYnnProvides direct assistance to the surgeon(s) during surgical procedures.nnMinimum Education Graduate of a Surgical Technology training program or prior related experience and/or training. Drag Edit DeletennRequired Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Drag Edit DeletennRequired Skills Certifications: AHA BLS (Basic Life Support), within 30 days of hire Drag Edit DeletennRequired Skills Licenses: Licensed and/or certified to practice as a Certified Surgical First Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant in the State of Tennessee, or Qualifications for employment of surgical technologists (Tennessee Code Annotated 68-5-101) A. Individuals employed as surgical technologists shall have completed at least one of the following: (1) Hold current national certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); (2) Have completed a program for surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); (3) Have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the armed forces or at a CAAHEP accredited hospital or CAAHEP accredited ambulatory surgical treatment center program For the purposes of this chapter, “armed forces” means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or public health service of the United States: or (4) Successfully complete 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. Persons qualifies to be employed as a surgical technologist pursuant to subsection (a) shall complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education or contact hours annually to remain qualified for employment and shall submit verification of having completed such continuing education or contact hours requirements to their employers. The submission of current certification by the NBSTSA shall satisfy the requirements of this subsection (c).nnJob: *OR Support StaffnnOrganization: *Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - WinchesternnTitle: Certified Surgical First Assist FTnnLocation: Tennessee-WinchesternnRequisition ID: 7448-7749