Labor and Delivery FT Certified Surgical Tech Day shift
About The Position
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 full-time Labor and Delivery position is scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including weekends. The schedule includes two Friday/Saturday weekend combinations every six weeks, three 12-hour on-call shifts every six weeks (anticipated to decrease to two), and approximately four holidays per year on a rotating schedule. The position offers a $20,000 taxable sign-on bonus paid over two years for eligible 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 twelve months. The role involves routine work with occasional guidance, applying established standards and procedures, and using discretion and research to solve routine problems. The technologist provides guidance to entry-level coworkers and is expected to collaborate effectively, provide compassionate service, maintain quality and safety, use resources responsibly, make data-informed decisions, apply technology appropriately, and adapt to change.
Requirements
- Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Relevant work experience listed as less than one year.
Responsibilities
- Scrub and/or assist during surgical procedures under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Provide direct and indirect patient care to patients from pediatric through geriatric ages.
- Assist in preparing patients and the environment for surgical procedures.
- Know and follow surgeons’ routines and preferences.
- Support colleagues, communicate clearly and courteously, and build working relationships across areas.
- Provide compassionate service, listen to concerns, and offer accurate information and support.
- Check work quality and follow safety and regulatory requirements, reporting unsafe conditions appropriately.
- Complete assigned activities responsibly and use departmental resources effectively.
- Use accurate information and sound judgment to achieve timely, accurate results.
- Suggest or accept ideas that may improve day-to-day operations, use appropriate technology and procedures, and adapt to changes.
- Provide guidance to entry-level coworkers.
Benefits
- $20,000 taxable sign-on bonus paid over two years for eligible hires.
- Up to $10,000 taxable relocation assistance for eligible new hires relocating from more than 100 miles away.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
