TempForce Surgical Tech II, L&D Nights - Lebanon

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a skilled certified Surgical Tech for a 13-week assignment with premium compensation through Vanderbilt Health TempForce. This role is crucial in delivering exceptional surgical care at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, TN, specifically within the Women's Services department. The assignment is for nights, with a schedule of 3x12-hour shifts per week, and has the potential for extension up to one year. VUMC is a leading medical center committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and is dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.

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.
Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C required (military training accepted in lieu of certification).
BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.

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.