Certified Surgical Tech: Precision OR Support & Safety

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and handle instruments and supplies to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, passing instruments, assisting with patient positioning under RN direction, and supporting inventory and prep for subsequent cases while adhering to

Qualifications

• 0-2 years operating room experience required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support 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

Sterile technique

Instruments handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and handle instruments and supplies to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, passing instruments, assisting with patient positioning under RN direction, and supporting inventory and prep for subsequent cases while adhering to