GI Endoscopy Surgical Tech II – Interventional Lab

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the GI Endoscopy Lab 10 to support interventional imaging procedures. You will help ensure patient safety, accuracy of exam requests, and timely completion of procedures in line with department policies.

Required training and certification as a Surgical Technologist, and at least 1 year of relevant experience; NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C certification is preferred, with an armed forces training path exempt.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant’s service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
• Min. 1 year of relevant work experience. Previous GI experience preferred.
• Certification from NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist; or NCCT – TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
• Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews radiology exam requests and patient identification to ensure safe, appropriate and cost effective imaging.
• Applies broad range of skills to ensure exam is completed timely and meets quality and compliance standards.
• Provides appropriate Interventional screening process to patients, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge

Interventional Radiology

Radiology

Patient Documentation

Compliance

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the GI Endoscopy Lab 10 to support interventional imaging procedures. You will help ensure patient safety, accuracy of exam requests, and timely completion of procedures in line with department policies.

Required training and certification as a Surgical Technologist, and at least 1 year of relevant experience; NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C certification is preferred, with an armed forces training path exempt.