Certified Surgical Technologist

Ascension•Nashville, TN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Certified Surgical Technologist in the Main Operating Room at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN. The position is full-time, day shift. The Surgical Technologist will act as the "right hand" to surgeons, anticipating their needs for instruments and supplies. They will be a critical guardian of the patient’s journey, ensuring safety, dignity, and clinical excellence. The role also involves maintaining the sterile field with organized workflows and ensuring 100% accuracy in instrument and sponge counts for patient safety from incision to closure.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist training prior to 5/21/07 and completed by 5/21/10.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Act as the "right hand" to surgeons by anticipating every move, ensuring the exact instrument or supply is ready before it’s even requested.
Ensure patient safety, dignity, and clinical excellence at every stage of the procedure through precision positioning and meticulous draping.
Take ownership of the sterile field with masterfully organized workflows.
Maintain 100% accuracy in instrument and sponge counts.