About the role#
As a Surgical Technologist Intern at Holston Valley Medical Center, you will work as part of the surgical team. You will support the Scrub Tech and Central Sterile Processing Tech by following their direction. This role requires a commitment to ongoing education and skill development. You will also manage equipment and costs while ensuring the safe delivery of sterile supplies and instruments.
What you'll do#
- Follow directions from the Scrub Tech and Central Sterile Processing Tech.
- Provide sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment safely and promptly.
- Care for patients across all age groups.
- Follow all hospital, surgical tech, and central sterile processing policies.
- Maintain awareness of equipment management and costs.
What you'll need#
- Completion of the first semester of surgical technologist classes, or a course that did not require clinical hours if you hold an NCCT TS-C certification.
- An official letter of verification from your instructor confirming your student status.
- A minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Current BLS certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Kingsport, Tennessee.
- Employment type: Per diem.
- Schedule: Variable shifts with rotating weekends.
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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