Surgical Tech II: OR Circulator & Scrub Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Tech II role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center supports perioperative care by assisting surgeons and nursing staff before, during, and after procedures, maintaining a sterile field and preparing instruments for diverse surgeries at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required, with competence across most cases within a shift. This position involves work in a major regional center focusing on advanced surgical care.

Qualifications

• Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification required.
• Graduate of an approved surgical technology program.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care by assisting the surgeon before, during and after procedures.
• Sets up, performs and cleans up the procedure as circulator and scrub tech.
• Maintains sterile field following asepsis principles.
• Performs counts of sharps, sponges and instruments per policy.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Inventory Management

Environmental Sterility

Operating Room Care

Procedures Knowledge

Surgical Equipment Knowledge

Education

Discipline-specific program graduate

Job description

The Surgical Tech II role at Vanderbilt University Medical Center supports perioperative care by assisting surgeons and nursing staff before, during, and after procedures, maintaining a sterile field and preparing instruments for diverse surgeries at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.

Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required, with competence across most cases within a shift. This position involves work in a major regional center focusing on advanced surgical care.