Certified Scrub Tech (CST), Operating Room, Days

Nashville General Hospital•Nashville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Full-Time Day Shift Certified Scrub Tech (CST) for our Operating Room in Nashville, TN. The Certified Scrub Tech provides intraoperative assistance to the primary surgeon to facilitate exposure during a surgical procedure by holding retractors and/or extremities, suctioning, and sponging, assists and takes direction from the circulating Registered Nurse (RN) in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures, and participates in an orderly and efficient room turnover.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
Related hospital work experience is preferred.
Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or holds current certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Current certification as a Certified Surgical Tech.
BLS required.
Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs “scrub” duties under the direction of a registered nurse and assist the physician during procedures as directed by the physician
Assists in preparing for surgical procedures, either routine or emergency
Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supplies
Applies knowledge of age-related factors to patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
Performs other tasks assigned by supervisor
Demonstrates competency to perform proper specimen collection
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain sterile technique
Competency to provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs
Demonstrates active interest in increasing clinical understanding and abilities
Demonstrates the ability to utilize proper instrument sterilization techniques.
Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment and follow established safety measures
Maintains accurate counts of supplies and instruments used during the case

Benefits

Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment
Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you
401K Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
Clinical Ladder Program
Up to 12 paid holidays each Year
Flexible Spending Accounts
Free Parking for all employees
HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)