Certified Surgical Tech: Day Shift OR Support

Ascension; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist for Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands in Sparta, TN. You will support surgical teams by preparing the sterile field, assisting with instrument handling, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

The role requires BLS certification, CST/TS-Cert NBSTSA or NCCT credentials, and a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience. Day shift, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date (AHA or ARC accepted).
• AST-certified Surgical Tech or CST credentialed prior to hire.
• NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential prior to hire.
• NCCT Tech in Surgery-Certified prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating suite with sterile drapes, solutions, and instruments; hand instruments to surgeon.
• Assist with patient preparation, transport, positioning and draping.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor instrument counts during procedures.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of applicable experience

Job description

Ascension is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist for Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands in Sparta, TN. You will support surgical teams by preparing the sterile field, assisting with instrument handling, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

The role requires BLS certification, CST/TS-Cert NBSTSA or NCCT credentials, and a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience. Day shift, full-time position with comprehensive benefits.