Certified Surgical Tech - Sign-On Bonus

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN, seeks a Surgical Technician – Certified to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. You will prepare the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and handle instruments and supplies to maintain efficiency and safety.

The role emphasizes instrument readiness, sterile technique, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols in a fast-paced OR setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment and supplies are set up based on procedure and physician preference card
• Maintain a sterile field throughout procedures following Universal Precautions and aseptic techniques
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments and supplies quickly and accurately
• Handle instruments and equipment per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy including inspection, cleaning and sterilization
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN supervision to ensure safety and readiness
• Support maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency
• Comply with policies and standards and maintain reliable attendance

Skills

Surgical technique

Sterile processing

Time management

Organizational skills

Anticipating needs

Education

Technical School in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

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.

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.