Surgical Tech CVOR

Ascension•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Saint Thomas West is seeking a Full-time Surgical Tech for their Cardiac Operating Room in Nashville, TN. This role is crucial for facilitating the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. The Surgical Tech will be responsible for preparing the surgical suite with sterile equipment and supplies, handing instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, and maintaining instrument organization and counts.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.
Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile drapes and sterile solutions as well as appropriate sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
Hand required/requested instruments and supply to surgeon during surgery.
Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instruments counts throughout procedures.