About the role#
Ballad Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist Intern to join the surgical team at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. This is a paid, full-time position that operates on a rolling basis. You will work on-site, supporting surgical services through a variety of shifts.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Scrub Tech and Central Sterile Processing Tech with daily functions.
- Deliver sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment safely and promptly.
- Maintain strict aseptic technique during all procedures.
- Care for patients across all age groups.
- Manage equipment and costs effectively.
- Follow all hospital and department policies.
- Continue your education and work to upgrade your professional skills.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least the first semester of surgical technologist classes, or completion of a course without clinical hours that resulted in an NCCT TS-C certification.
- An official letter from an instructor verifying your student status.
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Current BLS certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.
- Work schedule: Variable shifts with rotating weekends.
- Modality: On-site.
About Ballad Health
Ballad Health is an integrated healthcare system based in Johnson City, Tennessee. It operates 21 hospitals across 29 counties in Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina, and Southeast Kentucky. The system includes tertiary medical centers, a children's hospital, and various outpatient and long-term care facilities. It employs over 10,000 people to provide medical management and community health services.
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