Certified Surgical Tech CVOR

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN seeks a skilled Surgical Tech for the Cardiac Operating Room. The role supports the safe execution of cardiac procedures, prepares sterile fields, and hands instruments to surgeons during operations.

Requires NBSTSA certification and BLS within 30 days of hire. Educational options include a high school diploma or equivalent with experience, or an associate/technical degree; 2+ years of cumulative job-specific experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• Surgical Tech credential from NBSTSA required prior to hire date
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years experience OR an associate/technical degree OR 4+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating room with sterile drapes, solutions, instruments and supplies.
• Hand instruments and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain and track instrument counts throughout procedures

Skills

BLS Certification

NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

• Department: Cardiac Operating Room

• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.

• Hand required/requested instruments and supply to surgeon during surgery.

• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 29.09

Max Salary 40.56