Surgical Technologist - Main OR (PRN, Nashville) 403(b)

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN, is seeking a per diem Surgical Technician for the Main OR. The role involves preparing the operating room with sterile setup, passing instruments during procedures, assisting with patient positioning and draping, and maintaining instrument counts.

Requirements include BLS within 1 month of hire, NBSTSA or NCCT credentialing before hire, and a high school diploma with relevant experience;TN-specific criteria apply for non-certified applicants.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Surgical Tech credential from NBSTSA or NCCT obtained prior to hire date (with TN code conditions).
• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and instruments and supplies.
• Hands required instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintains instruments and tracks counts throughout procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Intraoperative assistance

Instrument handling

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's/Technical degree

4 years cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN, is seeking a per diem Surgical Technician for the Main OR. The role involves preparing the operating room with sterile setup, passing instruments during procedures, assisting with patient positioning and draping, and maintaining instrument counts.

Requirements include BLS within 1 month of hire, NBSTSA or NCCT credentialing before hire, and a high school diploma with relevant experience;TN-specific criteria apply for non-certified applicants.