CST Certified Surgical Technologist - Main OR

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system that has been serving the community for over 125 years. This full-time position in the Main OR offers a chance to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficiency. You'll prepare the operating suite, handle instruments, and assist in patient care, all while being part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact. With a commitment to community service and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to enhance their career in healthcare. Be part of a mission-driven organization where your skills can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Surgical Tech credential from NBSTSA required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating suite with sterile instruments and supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Patient Care

Instrument Handling

Sterile Techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

Details

+ Department: Main OR

+ Schedule: Full-Time, 40hrs/wk, Guaranteed Hours

+ Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West

+ Location: Nashville, TN

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
2. Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
3. Hand required/requested instruments and supply to surgeon during surgery.
4. Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
5. Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. 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.

Education:

1. 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.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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