Surgical Tech Student (SORT) - Elective Ortho - **Must be enrolled in a Surgical Tech Program - PRN

Job Summary:
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