Certified Surgical Technologist Main OR

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN, is seeking a per diem Surgical Technician for the Main OR. The role involves preparing the operating room with sterile setup, passing instruments during procedures, assisting with patient positioning and draping, and maintaining instrument counts.

Requirements include BLS within 1 month of hire, NBSTSA or NCCT credentialing before hire, and a high school diploma with relevant experience;TN-specific criteria apply for non-certified applicants.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Surgical Tech credential from NBSTSA or NCCT obtained prior to hire date (with TN code conditions).
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and instruments and supplies.
• Hands required instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments and tracks counts throughout procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative assistance

Instrument handling

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

• Department: Main OR

• Schedule: PRN | Rotating Shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.

• Hands required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.

• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.

• Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors/tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following:

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist training prior to 5/21/07 and completed by 5/21/10.

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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