Certified Surgical Technologist

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition and certification support

Education partnerships

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville, TN, seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. The role supports a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring efficient, sterile, and safe patient care across gynecology, general, spine, and other services.

The ideal candidate holds NBSTSA certification, BCLS/CPR within 30 days of start date, and has about one year of surgical tech experience. Competitive benefits are offered with this position.

Qualifications

• BCLS/CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• NBSTSA surgical tech certification required.
• One year of experience as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure.
• Handle specimens, prepare and monitor medications, assist with dressings.
• Set up and maintain sterile environment and field during procedures.
• Move and position patients safely to prevent injury.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Participate in orientation and education of OR staff.
• Stock and restock medical supplies.
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

BCLS/CPR

Surgical Tech Certification

Surgical Technologist experience

Education

NBSTSA certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We offer a vast array of robotic surgical technology including gynecology, general, thoracic, urology, spine and joint replacement. Services offered at Summit include Gynecology, urology, neurology, spine, orthopedics, general, ENT, plastics and vascular. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Your responsibilities and tasks may include:

• Prepare and organize the operating room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgeon and patient needs during a procedure
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
• Utilize correct body mechanics in moving, transporting, and positioning patients, stretchers, and/or tables in order to prevent injury to patient and personnel
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
• Participate in orientation and education of all operating room staff on an ongoing basis
• Participate in stocking and restocking medical supplies
• Provide surgeons and patients with necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor, or CPR must be obtained within30 days of employment start date
• Surgical Tech Certification Required - NCCT certification NOT accepted, NBSTSA required.
• One-year experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred

TriStar Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.