Surgical Tech First Asst-Wilson County Hospital-20k Sign On

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Lebanon, TN

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About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is hiring a Surgical Tech First Assistant for its Operating Room organization at Wilson County Hospital. The Certified Surgical Technologist/OR Scrub Technician provides proper and efficient care of patients in the operating room under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse. The role requires knowledge of sterile technique, basic anatomy, operative procedures, and operating-room instruments and equipment.

The First Assistant supports surgeons during procedures, including with hemodynamics, suturing, and retracting. The position also assists operating-room staff as requested and follows patient-safety practices, policies, and infection-control standards. The role calls for intermediate capability in operating-room care, equipment maintenance, environmental sterility and safety, surgical technology, procedures, and surgical equipment knowledge, along with fundamental inventory-management proficiency. The employee may provide technical instruction and guidance to colleagues.

The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 0630–1900. Backup call is required during the week to support the overnight dedicated call team. The posting offers a taxable $20,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years of employment, subject to stated eligibility exclusions. A taxable relocation bonus of up to $10,000 may be available within 45 days of hire based on relocation mileage; relocation must be from more than 100 miles away, and current or recently former Vanderbilt Medical Center staff are excluded.

Applicants must have graduated from an approved discipline-specific program, have at least one year of relevant work experience, and hold one of the listed surgical-assistant or surgical-first-assistant certifications or the Tennessee Registered Surgical Assistant license. Two or more years of CSFA experience and orthopedic and general experience are preferred. Vanderbilt Health describes a supportive, collaborative environment and notes that benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• At least one year of relevant work experience.
• Hold one of the following: Certified Surgical Assistant (NCCSA); Certified Surgical Assistant (NSAA); Certified Surgical First Assistant (NBSTSA); Certified Surgical First Assistant (ABSA); or Tennessee Registered Surgical Assistant license.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, basic anatomy, operative procedures, and operating-room instruments and equipment.
• Backup call during the week is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of CSFA experience.
• Orthopedic and general experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide proper and efficient patient care in the operating room under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse.
• Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures with hemodynamics, suturing, and retracting.
• Assist operating-room staff as requested.
• Follow practices and policies that support patient safety and comply with infection-control standards.
• Maintain operating-room equipment and support environmental sterility and safety.
• Manage inventory by monitoring materials moved into and out of stockroom locations, reconciling balances, and using electronic catalogs.
• Provide technical instruction, leadership, and guidance to team members as appropriate.

Benefits

• Taxable $20,000 sign-on bonus paid over two years of employment, subject to eligibility exclusions.
• Taxable relocation bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible employees relocating from more than 100 miles away, paid within 45 days of hire and based on relocation mileage.
• Benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed