Certified Surgical Technologist - Middlebrook Surgery Center

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN seeks a Certified Surgical Technician to join its perioperative team. This role ensures sterile field integrity, anticipates surgeon needs, and supports efficient operating room operations.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, particle counts, patient positioning, and maintaining compliance with infection control standards and documentation. 0–2 years OR experience preferred; CST and BLS required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program or Practical Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field and ensure proper setup of instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments efficiently during procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and comply with infection prevention protocols.
• Assist with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction.
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Document counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Maintain physician preference cards and procedural documentation.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Instruments & sterile processing

Anticipate surgical team needs

Regulatory & infection control

Communication & teamwork

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Tools

Sterilization equipment

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.

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