Surgical I Technologist

Overview

Job Summary

Assists surgical team during operation/procedure by arranging, inventorying and maintaining sterile set up 
for operation and passes items as needed. Assists in preparation of surgical suite, moving patients, and 
in cleaning. Provides aid in exposure, homeostasis, and other technical functions that will help the 
surgeons carry out safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs other duties as assigned.


Job Responsibilities
• Assists in performance of procedures for the surgical patient in a manner consistent with 
established policies and procedures.
• Assists in providing intraoperative care.
• Safely and adequately provides and utilizes equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Performs activities that demonstrate technical accountability.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Education
Description 

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
-Holds a current National 
Certification established by the 
National Board of Surgical 
Technology and Surgical 
Assisting (NBSTSA) as a surgical 
technologist.
OR
Must demonstrate education and 
training through one of the 
following methods under TN 
Code Ann. 68-57-101(a).- 
Completion of a CAAHEP 
accredited program in surgical 
technology.- Completion of an 
appropriate training program for 
surgical technologists in the 
armed forces, CAAHEP 
accredited hospital, or CAAHEP 
accredited ambulatory surgical 
treatment cancer program; 
OR
Successfully completed the 
surgical technologists NBSTSA 
certifying exam
OR
Grandfathered under TN Code 
Ann. 68-57-102(a). - Prior to July 
1, 2006, was employed for not 
less than 18 months as a surgical 
technologist in a hospital, 
medical office, surgery center, or 
school; or began training to be a 
surgical technologist in an 
accredited surgical technology 
program. 
Please note: Effective July 1, 
2013, the State of Tennessee 
requires surgical technologists to 
complete 15 CEs annually to 
remain qualified for employment 
at BMHCC. Certified surgical 
technologists are exempt from 
the new requirement, but they 
must maintain a current and 
active national CST certification 
from NBSTSA.

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Computer literacy.

Licensure
Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
BLS certification within 14 days