Surgical Tech, Labor & Delivery - Premium Pay

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health TempForce is seeking a skilled certified Surgical Tech for a 13-week assignment with premium compensation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. This role is crucial in delivering exceptional surgical care within the Labor and Delivery unit, which is a high-paced and dynamic environment caring for adult and pediatric patients from newborns to 50+ year old women for obstetrical care before and after delivery. The unit cares for two patients in one, addressing the needs of both mother and baby.

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)
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year experience level
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of surgical tech experience preferred.
Labor and Delivery experience preferred.
BLS (Basic Life Support) 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.