Surgical Tech-Adult Cardiac Team
About The Position
The Surgical Tech facilitates patient care by assisting physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role creates and maintains a sterile field and provides instruments and supplies to surgeons in a sterile manner according to the established patient-care plan, with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech is able to competently perform most cases in the assigned service or shift and may work as both a circulator and scrub tech. This position is with Vanderbilt Health’s MOR Cardiac Surgery 10 organization and supports its adult cardiac surgery program, which includes complex heart failure, aortic, and adult cardiac congenital cases, a high-volume heart and lung transplant program, and Level 1 trauma experience. The position is full-time with 10- or 12-hour shifts; additional details and options are discussed during the interview. Cardiac scrub experience is required. The posting describes a $20,000 taxable sign-on bonus paid over two years, subject to eligibility terms, and relocation assistance of up to $10,000 taxable within 45 days of hire for eligible candidates relocating from more than 100 miles away. Premium pay is offered for hours worked. The role requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program, one year of relevant work experience, and one of the listed surgical technology certifications. The work includes setting up and cleaning up procedures, performing surgical counts, and applying principles of asepsis to maintain the sterile field.
Requirements
- Cardiac scrub experience.
- One year of relevant work experience.
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Hold either Certified Surgical Technologist certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery TS-C certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgeon before, during, and after surgical procedures to facilitate patient care.
- Plan, set up, perform, and clean up assigned surgical procedures as a circulator and as a scrub tech.
- Perform sharp, sponge, and instrument counts according to policy.
- Apply principles of asepsis to create and maintain the sterile field.
- Provide surgeons with required instruments and supplies in a sterile manner.
Benefits
- A $20,000 taxable sign-on bonus paid over two years of employment, subject to eligibility terms.
- Relocation bonus of up to $10,000 taxable within 45 days of hire for eligible candidates relocating from more than 100 miles away.
- Premium pay for hours worked.
- Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
