Surgical Tech II OR, Cardiac Team - $20k Sign-On Bonus

Lensa; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Surgical Technologist II to enhance patient care in the operating room. This role involves assisting surgeons before, during, and after procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, and managing surgical instruments. With a focus on teamwork and precision, you will play a crucial role in the surgical process. Candidates should possess relevant experience and certification from recognized bodies. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to equal opportunity and fostering a thriving workplace for all. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-saving procedures in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved surgical discipline or training program.
• Min. 1 year of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care during surgical procedures.
• Plans, sets up, and performs assigned surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile field and performs instrument counts.

Skills

Surgical Equipment Knowledge

Procedures Knowledge

Operating Room Care

Environmental Sterility & Safety

Inventory Management

Surgical Technology

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Graduate of an approved specific discipline

Completion of a surgical technologist training program

Job description

Surgical Tech II OR, Cardiac Team - $20k Sign-On Bonus

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 Certification.

• Full Time, 12 hour shifts.

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.

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)
• Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness)
• Operating Room Care (Novice)
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness)
• Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness)
• Surgical Technology (Novice)
• Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness)

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.