Surgical Tech Labor and Delivery

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN, is hiring a Surgical Technician for Labor and Delivery. You’ll prepare the OR, hand instruments, and assist with patient positioning to ensure safety and efficiency.

The role requires current BLS certification and NBSTSA or NCCT credentialing, with a HS diploma or equivalent and relevant experience. Full-time weekends; comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire
• NBSTSA or NCCT credential required before hire
• Education: HS diploma/equivalency with experience OR an associate/technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating suite with sterile drapes, solutions and instruments.
• Anticipate and hand requested instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
• Assist in safe preparation, transportation, positioning and draping of patients.
• Maintain organized instrument field and track item counts to prevent retained objects.

Skills

Surgical instruments setup

Intraoperative support

Patient positioning

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

Associate's degree or technical degree

4 years of applicable job experience

NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

NCCT Surgical Tech credential

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Labor and Delivery

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Labor and Delivery
• Schedule: Full-Time | Weekends

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Surgical Preparation: Ready the operating suite by setting up sterile drapes, solutions, and all necessary sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Intraoperative Support: Anticipate and efficiently hand requested instruments and supplies to the surgeon throughout the procedure.
• Patient Care Logistics: Assist in the safe preparation, transportation, positioning, and draping of patients to ensure comfort and safety.
• Inventory & Safety Controls: Maintain a meticulously organized instrument field and rigorously track item counts to prevent retained objects.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s)

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One Or More Of The Following

• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist training prior to 5/21/07 and completed by 5/21/10.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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