Certified Surgical Technician

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining the sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring instrument and supply readiness to support patient safety.

The position involves instrument handling, infection control, and collaboration with the perioperative team under RN guidance. Day shift, full-time, with emphasis on reliable attendance and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience.
• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and equipment for procedures based on procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintain sterile field and apply universal precautions, asepsis and sterile technique.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments promptly during procedures.
• Inspect, clean and sterilize instruments and equipment per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy.
• Perform counts of sponge, needle and instruments with circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping and transfer under RN direction.
• Restock supplies, clean and return equipment, and prepare rooms for subsequent cases.
• Maintain compliance with policies and standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Patient safety

Infection control

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Technical School certification in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing

Job description

Job Summary
The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.
Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

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Job Info

• Job Identification 168183
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 01:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 10820 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37934, US