Surgical Tech II, CVOR - $20k Sign-On Bonus

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Surgical Technologist II to enhance patient care in the operating room. This role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring all necessary instruments are available. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surgical technology, relevant certifications, and a commitment to quality patient care. Join a team that values your expertise and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. If you are passionate about making a difference in the surgical field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $20,000

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical technologist program or equivalent military training.
• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care by assisting in surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile field and manages instruments during surgery.
• Performs counts of sharps, sponges, and instruments as per policy.

Skills

Surgical Equipment Knowledge

Procedures Knowledge

Operating Room Care

Environmental Sterility & Safety

Inventory Management

Surgical Technology

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: MOR Cardiac Surgery 20

Job Summary: The Surgical Technologist II facilitates patient care by assisting physicians/nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with minimal guidance. Is able to perform competently all of the cases, including the difficult and complicated ones in a given service/shift. Maintains active NBSTSA or NCCT Certification.

Shift Details:
- Full Time, 12 hour shifts.
Additional details/options to be discussed during interview.

Sign On Bonus Terms:
- $20,000 (taxable) - to be paid over 24 months.
- The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year.

Relocation Bonus Terms:
- Up to $10,000 (taxable) within 45 days of hire. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage.
- Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible.
- The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures.
* Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech.
* Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy.
* Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field.
* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Surgical Tech II Qualifications:

Required: Graduate of an approved specific 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.

Required: Min. 1 year of relevant work experience.

Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below:

• NBSTSA CST: National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
• NCCT - TS-C: National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.

Exceptions:

• If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
* Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.
* Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge.
* Operating Room Care (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate operating room care in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
* Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety.
* Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies.
* Surgical Technology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate surgical technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
* Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments.

Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
* Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
* Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities:
* Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
* Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
* Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
* Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
* Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
* Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
* Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
* Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
* Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
* Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
* Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
* Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
* Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
* Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.