TempForce Surgical Tech II, L&D Nights - Lebanon

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Lebanon, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 13-week assignment with potential for extension up to 1 year for a skilled certified Surgical Tech looking for a high-impact, short-term assignment with premium compensation. The role is vital in delivering exceptional surgical care at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, which is part of the Vanderbilt Health community. The hospital is the sole provider of inpatient and outpatient medical services in Wilson County and has been a place of healing and connection for over 40 years.

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.
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)
Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year experience level
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Labor and Delivery experience preferred.

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.