Day Shift CST – Surgical Technologist with Loan Repayment

Tennova Healthcare- Jefferson Memorial Hospital; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Competitive salary

Job summary

INDSURGIMG seeks a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the sterile field, anticipating needs, and maintaining instrument readiness to ensure efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis, passing instruments, assisting with positioning, and ensuring documentation accuracy. CST and BLS certifications are required; 0–2 years OR experience preferred. Attends to infection prevention and room readiness.

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the procedure, applying Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during procedures.
• Handles instruments and equipment per manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse for patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under RN direction to ensure safety.
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation for accuracy.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Sterile processing

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

Job description

INDSURGIMG seeks a certified Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the sterile field, anticipating needs, and maintaining instrument readiness to ensure efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis, passing instruments, assisting with positioning, and ensuring documentation accuracy. CST and BLS certifications are required; 0–2 years OR experience preferred. Attends to infection prevention and room readiness.