SURG TECHNOLOGIST-CERT-BU

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Oak Ridge, TN is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in surgical procedures. The role involves providing direct nursing care and technical support to the surgical team. Applicants must have completed an accredited surgical technician course and hold current CST certification. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring patient safety, and assisting in the operating room. Join a team that values your skills and provides opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed an accredited surgical technician course.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and sterile technique is essential.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS-C is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance within the surgical department.
• Assist the surgeon during operations in various tasks.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Knowledge of human anatomy

Principles of sterile technique

Infection control

Fire and safety regulations

Cost-consciousness in use of supplies

Education

Accredited surgical technician course

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts.

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

• Provide technical assistance within the department.
• Assist the surgeon intraoperatively in retracting, suctioning, electrocautery, and suturing.
• Initially and continually assess and identify patient’s needs.
• Select instruments and equipment accurately and completely.
• Maintain equipment/stock necessary for special assignments.
• Help provide a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
• Answer patient’s questions informatively and provide information relative to patient care and treatment.
• Consistently demonstrate principles of infection control to ensure patient safety.
• Immediately report any break in sterility.
• Report physical and emotional changes in patient to registered nurse and/or physician.
• Observe and critique performance of surgical team and report appropriately.
• Share in and promptly respond to emergency call.
• Demonstrate cost‑consciousness in the use of supplies and equipment.
• Non‑essential functions: Other duties as assigned.
• Health/safety/competence: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others; must provide safe, efficient, competent care to the patient population; must demonstrate competency of the unit‑specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

Education / Knowledge / Skills

Qualifications

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

Licensure / Certifications

Must hold current and active national Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or TS‑C certification established by either the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in CPR/Provider C.