Certified Surgical Technologist

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: 

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. 

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. 

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 

• Consumer discounts throughAbenityand Consumer Discounts 

• Retirement readiness, rolloverassistanceservicesand preferred banking partnerships 

• Educationassistance(tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 

• Colleague recognition program 

• Time AwayFromWork Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 

• Employee Health AssistanceFund thatoffers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. 

Learn more about Employee Benefits 

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Tech like you to be a part of our team. 

Surgical Technologist? 

As the Surgical Technologist, you will be an active member of the team in the Operating Room.  

You will function under the direct supervision of the OR nurse. You will be responsible for the sterile field, instrumentation, sterile technique, and other tasks required during the procedure.? 

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What you will do in this role:? ? 

• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.  

• You will promote customer service initiatives.  

• You will function asscrubperson during operative procedures.  

• You willdemonstrateabilityto perform technical skills and procedures.  

• You willassistin the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned  

• You will deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.? 

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What qualifications you will need:?? 

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program or equivalent training.? 

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.? 

• Surgical technologist students may be hired prior to graduation (within 3 months of graduation). Upon graduation, verification of completion of requirements will be verified. Failure to complete graduation requirements can result in termination of the position.? 

• Detail-oriented withabilityto sustain concentration overlong periodsof time.? 

• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.? 

• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 25 pounds? 

• BLS certification (new employees have up to90 days from date of hire to obtain the American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers)? 

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Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care,orthopedic andspine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includesastate-of-the-artneurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults. 

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 

We are afamily270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Tech opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.?Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! 

We are an opportunity employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.