Certified Surgical Tech OR, Tullahoma
Certified Surgical Tech OR, Tullahoma
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Job Description
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville Tennessee and operating at a global crossroads of teaching discovery and patient care VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued your knowledge expanded and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilts mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care education and research.
Organization:
Surgical Services AdministrationJob Summary:
The Certified Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed member of the surgical team who scrubs and/or assists during surgical procedures. This position functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect patient care for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric by assisting in the preparation of the patient and environment for the performance of surgical procedures. It is the Certified Surgical Technologists responsibility to know the Surgeons routine and preferences.Position Shift:
Full Time M-F 11am 7pm
Call Requirement 30-minute report-in time
Additional details to be discussed during department interview.
Sign on Bonus:
This full-time position offers a $20000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years.
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Relocation Bonus:
Eligible new hires may receive up to $10000 (taxable) in relocation assistance based on mileage payable within 45 days of hire.
Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible.
This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
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Join the OR Team at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital
Be part of a dynamic surgical team in a 135-bed facility offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient procedures. Our OR team supports specialties including orthopedics gynecology urology general surgery and more. With a strong focus on teamwork patient safety and high-quality care we deliver personalized surgical services to our community. If youre passionate about perioperative excellence in a collaborative environment we invite you to apply!
Key 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.
Performs sharp sponge and instrument counts according to policy.
Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicants service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
- Preferred: 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers: NBSTSA CST National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants Certified Surgical Technologist or NCCT TS-C National Center for Competency Testing Tech In Surgery.
Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program no certification is required.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Healths reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact teams performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues solves routine problems and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)Work Experience:
Relevant Work ExperienceExperience Level :
Less than 1 yearEducation:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific programVanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
