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Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has an opportunity for you to join our team.

A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas 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.

*JOB SUMMARY*

To maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. To assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. To function within the OB setting with added skills specific to the setting.

*Minimum Education*

Must have completed a post-high school program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Graduate of a Surgical Technology training program or prior related experience and/or training.

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*Required 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 as necessary. Must exhibit emotional maturity, stability, and flexibility.

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*Minimum Work Experience*

At least one year of experience in a surgical environment.

Experience in an OB setting preferred.

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*Required Skills*

Certifications/Licensure

AHA Basic Life Support, within 30 days

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).

**Job:** **OR Support Staff*

**Organization:** **Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester*

**Title:** *Certified OB Surgical Tech*

**Location:** *Tennessee-Winchester*

**Requisition ID:** *7448-8062*