Certified Surgical Technologist

Covenant Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20K sign-on bonus for experienced

$10K sign-on bonus for new grads

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for our Surgery team. This full-time role offers 80 hours per pay period with variable shifts and a $20K sign-on bonus for experienced candidates.

New grads may receive a $10K sign-on bonus. Applicants must complete an accredited surgical technician program and hold CST or TS-C certification, with CPR/Provider C on schedule or current.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited surgical technician course.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and sterile technique is essential.
• CPR/Provider C certification required or in recertification process.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance within the department.
• Assists the surgeon intraoperatively in retracting, suctioning, electrocautery and suturing.
• Maintains equipment/stock needed for operations.
• Keeps a safe, sterile environment and adheres to infection control practices.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Sterile technique

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

Accredited surgical technician course

CPR/Provider C certification

Job description

Overview

Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgery

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

$20K Sign-On Bonus for Experienced Candidates

$10K Sign-On Bonus for New Grads

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting‑edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life‑threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non‑healing wounds.

• 283 licensed beds
• 25 ICU beds
• 12 intermediate care beds
• 38 emergency suites
• 2 cath labs
• 8 LDRP suites
• Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
• Over 800 employees

Job Objectives:

Provide direct nursing care to assigned surgical patients under the direction of a registered nurse, and according to required standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance within the department.
• Assists the surgeon intraoperatively in retracting, suctioning, electrocautery and suturing.
• Initially and continually assesses and identifies patient's needs.
• Selects instruments and equipment accurately and completely.
• Maintains equipment/stock necessary for special assignments.
• Helps provide a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
• Answers patient's questions informatively and provides information relative to patient's care and treatment.
• Consistently demonstrates principles of infection control to insure safety of patients.
• Immediately reports any break in sterility.
• Reports physical and emotional changes in patient to registered nurse and/or physician.
• Observes and critiques performance of surgical team and reports appropriately.
• Shares in and promptly responds to emergency call.
• Demonstrates cost‑consciousness in the use of supplies and equipment.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Must have successfully completed an accredited surgical technician course. Must have knowledge of human anatomy, the principles of sterile technique and sterile processing, hospital policies and procedures, infection control, fire and safety regulations. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio‑psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

Experience:

Previous experience in job specialty is required or preferred depending on the circumstances of the vacancy.

Licensure/Certifications:

Must hold current and active national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS-C certification established by either the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in CPR/Provider C.