Certified Surgical Tech: OR Instrumentation & Safety

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments, and ensuring instrument counts for patient safety.

The role emphasizes OR efficiency, equipment readiness, and adherence to infection prevention protocols, with shifts from 2:30PM to 11:00PM. CST certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of 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

• 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.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Organizational skills

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or PN

Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments, and ensuring instrument counts for patient safety.

The role emphasizes OR efficiency, equipment readiness, and adherence to infection prevention protocols, with shifts from 2:30PM to 11:00PM. CST certification and BLS are required.