Certified Surgical Technologist – Middlebrook Surgery Center

CHS; Knoxville (TN); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHS is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team in Knoxville, TN. The role involves maintaining a sterile field, anticipating the needs of the surgeon, and ensuring proper handling of instruments and supplies throughout procedures.

The position requires strong teamwork, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to patient safety and infection control. OR experience is preferred, with opportunities to contribute to efficiency and safety across cases.

Formación

• Must have completed a Surgical Technology program or Practical Nursing program.
• Associate degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences is required.
• 0–2 years OR experience as a surgical technician is required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field for procedures.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and team.
• Maintain instrument counts with circulating nurse to ensure patient safety.
• Manage equipment readiness and infection prevention protocols.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms between cases.
• Adhere to hospital policies and standards; maintain regular attendance.

Conocimientos

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Time management

Patient safety

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Technical School/Surgical Technology program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Descripción del empleo

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