Certified Surgical Tech – Day Shift, Full-Time (CST)

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the Surgery team for full-time day shifts. The role supports surgeons and nursing staff before, during, and after procedures by maintaining a sterile field and supplying instruments.

Candidates must hold current CST or TS-C certification (NBSTSA or NCCT). Experience is not required beyond certification; ongoing education and quality initiatives are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must hold current CST or TS-C certification (NBSTSA/NCCT).
• Certification required to meet licensure requirements.
• Experience not required beyond certification.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures; creates and maintains a sterile field and provides instruments and supplies as needed.
• Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the designated procedure as circulator and/or scrub tech; handles equipment and instrumentation; ensures cost-effective use of supplies.
• Maintains asepsis principles; scrubs, gowns, gloved, and sets up sterile fields; monitors sterility throughout the case.
• Assists with counts of sharps, sponges, and instruments; adheres to counting policies and resolves discrepancies.
• Demonstrates proper patient positioning and uses aids to protect nerves and support circulation.
• Follows policies, completes required education, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

NBSTSA/NCCT CST Certification

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the Surgery team for full-time day shifts. The role supports surgeons and nursing staff before, during, and after procedures by maintaining a sterile field and supplying instruments.

Candidates must hold current CST or TS-C certification (NBSTSA or NCCT). Experience is not required beyond certification; ongoing education and quality initiatives are encouraged.