Certified Surgical Tech: OR Safety & Efficiency Leader

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role prepares and maintains a sterile field, anticipates surgeon needs, and ensures safe handling of instruments and supplies.

You will assist with positioning, draping, instrument counts, and room turnover, while upholding infection prevention standards and hospital policies. CST and BLS are required; 0–2 years OR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist preferred/required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready per procedure and physician preference.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure using aseptic technique.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments and supplies efficiently.
• Inspects, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and equipment according to policy.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with policies and standards

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Time management

Patient safety

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Practical Nursing program

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role prepares and maintains a sterile field, anticipates surgeon needs, and ensures safe handling of instruments and supplies.

You will assist with positioning, draping, instrument counts, and room turnover, while upholding infection prevention standards and hospital policies. CST and BLS are required; 0–2 years OR experience preferred.