Certified Surgical Tech

Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified at Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1 collaborates with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient care in the operating room. You will prepare sterile fields, handle instruments, and support the circulating RN to maintain procedural readiness.

You will assist with room setup, instrument counts, instrument sterilization, and post-case cleanup, while upholding infection prevention standards and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years operating room experience as a surgical technician.
• CST and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare OR and ensure instruments, equipment and supplies are ready.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments quickly and accurately.
• Inspect, sterilize, and manage surgical instruments per policy.
• Document counts and assist with patient positioning under RN direction.
• Restock supplies and prep rooms for subsequent cases.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and attendance expectations.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Time management

Infection control

Education

Technical School program in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

Job Info

• Job Identification 163569
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 09/03/2026, 04:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37934, US