Surgical Tech II – Labor & Delivery OR (Nights) – $20K Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical center in Nashville is seeking a Surgical Tech II to assist in labor and delivery surgeries. This role requires maintaining sterile fields and supporting surgical teams. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and specific certifications. A substantial sign-on and relocation bonus is offered. Join a dynamic environment committed to patient care.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $20,000

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technologist training program or equivalent military training.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Certification from NBSTSA CST or NCCT TSC is required unless graduated from military training.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons during surgeries and maintains a sterile environment.
• Perform surgical counts and supply management.
• Set up and clean the operating room per procedure.

Skills

Surgical equipment knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Inventory management

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an approved specific discipline

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Overview

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. 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: Labor & Delivery 10

Job Summary: The Surgical Tech 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 occasional guidance. Is able to perform competently most of the cases in a given service/shift.

Position Shift: Full Time/Nights

Compensation and Relocation:

• Sign On Bonus: This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years. The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
• Relocation Bonus: Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage. Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible. This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.

About the Department:

The environment on the Labor and Delivery unit is high-paced and dynamic, with a broad-ranging patient population. We care for adult and pediatric patients ranging in age from newborns to 50+ year old women who are being treated for obstetrical care before and after delivery. Our patients are unique because we care for two patients in one.

Position 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 Technologists and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
• NCCT – TSC – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.

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

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.

Technical Capabilities

• Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience with procedures knowledge.
• 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. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Operating Room Care (Novice): Demonstrates operating room care in practical applications of moderate difficulty, generally under direction of others.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience with environmental sterility and safety.
• Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Understands Inventory Management concepts and practices and is familiar with related tools and procedures.
• Surgical Technology (Novice): Proficiency to demonstrate surgical technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with maintenance activities in the area of assignments.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity: Uses discretion to solve routine problems.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively.

Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.

Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.

Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions.

Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change.

Experience and Education

• 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.