Surgical Tech II , Premium Pay

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week assignment with potential for extension up to 1 year at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves playing a vital part in delivering exceptional surgical care. The department utilizes cutting-edge surgical technology and assists in the latest procedures, ranging from organ transplants to reconstructive plastic surgery. Perioperative Services aims to be the Perioperative Center of Excellence in the Southeastern United States.

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.
Minimum 2 years of surgical tech experience preferred.
NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C required (military training accepted in lieu of certification).
BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness)
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness)
Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness)
Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness)
Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness)
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice)
Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness)

Responsibilities

Facilitates patient care, by assisting the surgeon before, during and after surgical procedures.
Plans, sets up, performs and cleans up the assigned surgical procedure as a circulator and as a scrub tech.
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field.
Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy.