Certified Surgical Technologist - OR Prep & Support

Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The role focuses on preparing the sterile field, maintaining instrumentation, and collaborating with the perioperative staff.

The technician will ensure aseptic technique, assist with instrument counts, and help position patients while following infection control policies and physician preference cards. CST certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of operating room experience required
• CST certification required
• BLS certification required
• Technical or Associate degree in surgical tech or related field

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile field for procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments
• Maintain instrument counts with circulating nurse
• Restock supplies and prepare rooms for next cases
• Ensure equipment readiness and infection control

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Time management

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Education

Technical School Surgical Tech or PN program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

Turkey Creek Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team in delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The role focuses on preparing the sterile field, maintaining instrumentation, and collaborating with the perioperative staff.

The technician will ensure aseptic technique, assist with instrument counts, and help position patients while following infection control policies and physician preference cards. CST certification and BLS are required.