Certified Surgical Tech, L&D Nights - $20k Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed member of the surgical team who scrubs and/or assists during surgical procedures. This position functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect patient care, for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric by assisting in the preparation of the patient and environment for the performance of surgical procedures. It is the Certified Surgical Technologist's responsibility to know the Surgeon's routine and preferences.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
Certification from one of the listed issuers: NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants Certified Surgical Technologist or NCCT – TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required.

Responsibilities

Screams and/or assists during surgical procedures.
Provides direct and indirect patient care for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric.
Assists in the preparation of the patient and environment for surgical procedures.
Knows the Surgeon's routine and preferences.