Certified Surgical Technologist - Volunteer Surgery Center - PRN

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tennessee; Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician – Certified to join the operating room team. The role supports sterile technique, instrument handling, and patient safety throughout procedures. CST certification and BLS are required, with 0–2 years OR experience preferred. The technician assists with room setup, counts, and post-case turnover to maintain efficiency and quality care.

Strong teamwork and adherence to infection control standards are essential to success in this role.

Formación

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required.
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required.
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure.
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments efficiently.
• Handles instruments and equipment per policy and sterilization procedures.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning and transfer under RN direction.
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for next cases.

Conocimientos

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Anticipate surgical team needs

Organizational skills

Communication and teamwork

Educación

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

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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