Certified Surgical Tech: OR Prep & Sterile Field Expert

Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified at Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1 collaborates with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient care in the operating room. You will prepare sterile fields, handle instruments, and support the circulating RN to maintain procedural readiness.

You will assist with room setup, instrument counts, instrument sterilization, and post-case cleanup, while upholding infection prevention standards and regular attendance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years operating room experience as a surgical technician.
• CST and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare OR and ensure instruments, equipment and supplies are ready.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments quickly and accurately.
• Inspect, sterilize, and manage surgical instruments per policy.
• Document counts and assist with patient positioning under RN direction.
• Restock supplies and prep rooms for subsequent cases.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and attendance expectations.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Teamwork

Time management

Infection control

Education

Technical School program in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

The Surgical Technician – Certified at Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1 collaborates with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient patient care in the operating room. You will prepare sterile fields, handle instruments, and support the circulating RN to maintain procedural readiness.

You will assist with room setup, instrument counts, instrument sterilization, and post-case cleanup, while upholding infection prevention standards and regular attendance.