The Certified Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed member of the surgical team who scrubs and/or assists during surgical procedures under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role provides direct and indirect patient care to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, by helping prepare the patient and environment for surgical procedures. The technologist is responsible for knowing the surgeon’s routines and preferences. This is a full-time night position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The schedule includes two Friday/Saturday weekend combinations every six weeks, three 12-hour on-call shifts every six weeks, and approximately four rotating holidays per year. The position is with Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital’s Labor and Delivery team, which provides care to families during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. The role offers a $20,000 taxable sign-on bonus paid over two years for eligible new hires. Eligible new hires relocating from more than 100 miles away may receive up to $10,000 in taxable relocation assistance, payable within 45 days of hire. These bonuses are not available to current Vanderbilt Medical Center staff or former staff who worked there within the past 12 months. The role requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program and a qualifying surgical technologist certification. Relevant work experience is listed as less than one year. The position is supported by a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
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