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Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center · 1 month ago

Certified Surgical Technologist - Evenings

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their surgical team. This role involves preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile field, and ensuring efficient surgical procedures while supporting patient safety and care.

Responsibilities

Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card

Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique

Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures

Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization

Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety

Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness

Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation

Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency

Performs other duties as assigned

Maintains regular and reliable attendance

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

CST - Certified Surgical TechnologistSurgical techniquesInfection controlBCLS - Basic Life SupportOrganizational skillsCommitment to patient safetyEffective communicationTeamwork skills