Certified Surgical Technologist Open Heart

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement programs

Compensation varies by experience

Job summary

A leading health care system in Murfreesboro seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to facilitate surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating suite, assisting the surgeon, and maintaining instrument organization. Candidates should have a high school diploma with relevant certifications and must obtain BLS certification within 30 days. This is a full-time position offering various health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must be credentialed as a Surgical Tech by the NBSTSA.
• Previous CV experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suite with necessary instruments.
• Assist during surgical procedures by providing needed supplies.
• Maintain organization of instruments and monitor counts.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor instrument counts.

Skills

Sterile instruments handling

Surgical procedures facilitation

Patient positioning

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

CVOR CST Certified Surgical Technologist

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Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Details

• Department: CVOR
• Schedule: Full Time Days
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Location: Murfreesboro, TN

OR Call Requirement – 1 shift every 5-6 weeks.

Must have previous CV experience.

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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 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

• 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.

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, nonprofit 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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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well‑being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care