Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Vanderbilt Health will soon open the Jim Ayers Tower with 19 new ORs! We are seeking exceptional NBSTSA or NCCT Surgical Technologists to join our team where we are making health care personal, one patient at a time.

Job Description

• 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.
• Plans, sets up, performs, and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field.
• Performs sharp, sponge, and instrument counts according to policy.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Certification from one of the listed issuers:
  • NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
  • NCCT - TSC - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
• If a graduate of a surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required.

Benefits

• $20,000 (taxable) sign-on bonus paid over 2 years.
• Relocation bonus up to $10,000 (taxable) based on mileage.
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 3x12
• 4x10
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Education

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification

• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (Preferred)

Work Location

In person