Surg Technologist-Cert-BU

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic surgical team. This role involves providing direct nursing care to surgical patients, assisting surgeons during procedures, and ensuring a safe and sterile environment. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited surgical technician course and possess knowledge of human anatomy and infection control principles. Join a team that values patient care and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about surgical care and ready to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced CSTs

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grad CSTs

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technician course is mandatory.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and infection control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during operations by retracting, suctioning, and suturing.
• Maintain equipment and stock for surgical procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical process.

Skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Sterile technique

Infection control

Technical assistance

Patient assessment

Education

Accredited surgical technician course

Tools

Surgical instruments

Electrocautery equipment

Job description

Overview

Certified Surgical Technologist, Surgery

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced CSTs

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Grad CSTs

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

On-call required, ask your recruiter about on-call accommodations!

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.

• 283 licensed beds
• 25 ICU beds
• 12 intermediate care beds
• 38 emergency suites
• 2 cath labs
• 8 LDRP suites
• Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
• Over 800 employees

Job Objectives:

Provide direct nursing care to assigned surgical patients under the direction of a registered nurse, and according to required standards and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance within the department.
• Assists the surgeon intraoperatively in retracting, suctioning, electrocautery and suturing.
• Initially and continually assesses and identifies patient's needs.
• Selects instruments and equipment accurately and completely.
• Maintains equipment/stock necessary for special assignments.
• Helps provide a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
• Answers patient's questions informatively and provides information relative to patient's care and treatment.
• Consistently demonstrates principles of infection control to ensure safety of patients.
• Immediately reports any break in sterility.
• Reports physical and emotional changes in patient to registered nurse and/or physician.
• Observes and critiques performance of surgical team and reports appropriately.
• Shares in and promptly responds to emergency call.
• Demonstrates cost-consciousness in the use of supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Must have successfully completed an accredited surgical technician course. Must have knowledge of human anatomy, the principles of sterile technique and sterile processing, hospital policies and procedures, infection control, fire and safety regulations. For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

Experience:

Previous experience in job specialty is required or preferred depending on the circumstances of the vacancy.

Licensure/Certifications:

In accordance with National Board of Surgical Tech & Surgical Assisting Guidelines only approved candidates who pass the CST exam are authorized to use the initials CST as long as they maintain certification currency. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in CPR (BLS)/Provider C.