United Surgical Partners International
Certified Surgical Technologist
United Surgical Partners International, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,
Full-Time: Certified Surgical TechnologistUp to $10K Sign-On Bonus AvailableJoin Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery's outstanding clinical team!As a leader in spinal and joint replacement surgery, we are proud of what we’ve achieved, and we believe that it’s our employees who have made that success possible. We strive to take good care of our employees, and we are always looking for exceptional talent. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team, please consider Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. We would love for you to join us!Culture
Family oriented, collaborative efforts, open door policyQuality Care
One of the only hospitals in Nashville with a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Top 5% in the U.S. for spinal surgery, numerous Healthgrades awards for spinal and joint replacement surgeryBenefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, 401K with company match, competitive compensation, Employee Assistance Program reimbursement for certification/licensure renewalsEducation
Tuition reimbursement, training/in-servicesRecognizing and listening to our employees
Good Catch awards, employee appreciation week, Employee Leadership Committee, Employee bonusesJob DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Surgical Technologist/LPN scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.Job ResponsibilitiesEfficiently and effectively assists physician with operative proceduresAnticipates surgeon/physician’s needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedureDemonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs “life” of instrument.Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, disability, and life insuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountRetirement plan with company matchTuition reimbursement7 paid holidaysReimbursement for license renewalsPaid Time OffCompetitive compensationEmployee Assistance ProgramRequired Skills
High school graduate or equivalent.Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or licensed nurse in the state of TennesseePrevious experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferredMust possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patientUnderstanding of aseptic techniques and their implementationAbility to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when neededMust be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians
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Family oriented, collaborative efforts, open door policyQuality Care
One of the only hospitals in Nashville with a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Top 5% in the U.S. for spinal surgery, numerous Healthgrades awards for spinal and joint replacement surgeryBenefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, 401K with company match, competitive compensation, Employee Assistance Program reimbursement for certification/licensure renewalsEducation
Tuition reimbursement, training/in-servicesRecognizing and listening to our employees
Good Catch awards, employee appreciation week, Employee Leadership Committee, Employee bonusesJob DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Surgical Technologist/LPN scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives and goals of the Surgery Center. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.Job ResponsibilitiesEfficiently and effectively assists physician with operative proceduresAnticipates surgeon/physician’s needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedureDemonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs “life” of instrument.Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment. Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, disability, and life insuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountRetirement plan with company matchTuition reimbursement7 paid holidaysReimbursement for license renewalsPaid Time OffCompetitive compensationEmployee Assistance ProgramRequired Skills
High school graduate or equivalent.Completion of an appropriate surgical technician program or licensed nurse in the state of TennesseePrevious experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferredMust possess a strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patientUnderstanding of aseptic techniques and their implementationAbility to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when neededMust be an excellent team player and have the ability to communicate with staff, patients and physicians
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