Surgical Tech II, PRN - Ortho
Asct, Nashville, TN, United States
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Organization
VHBM Operating Rooms
Job Summary
The Surgical Tech II PRN facilitates patient care by assisting physicians and nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift.
Position Shift
PRN | Monday-Friday
No weekends, No holidays
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.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an approved specific discipline or successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
Required:
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
Preferred:
Prior experience in orthopedic cases.
Required:
Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
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.
Technical Capabilities
Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with maintenance activities.
Surgical Technology (Novice): Sufficient fundamental proficiency to demonstrate surgical technology in moderate difficulty applications.
Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with inventory management concepts and tools.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with environmental sterility and safety.
Operating Room Care (Novice): Sufficient fundamental proficiency under supervision.
Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with procedures knowledge.
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of specific equipment performance and basic task accomplishment.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedures.
Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities
Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities and develops relationships across areas.
Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly and courteously.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality: Checks work quality, asks relevant questions to meet standards.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic safety knowledge and reports unsafe conditions.
Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability and decides on resource use.
Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, adapts to change.
Position Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) and Tech in Surgery (NCCT).
Work Experience: Relevant work experience.
Experience Level: 1 year.
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Organization
VHBM Operating Rooms
Job Summary
The Surgical Tech II PRN facilitates patient care by assisting physicians and nursing staff before, during and after surgical procedures by creating and maintaining a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plan for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift.
Position Shift
PRN | Monday-Friday
No weekends, No holidays
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.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an approved specific discipline or successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
Required:
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
Preferred:
Prior experience in orthopedic cases.
Required:
Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
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.
Technical Capabilities
Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with maintenance activities.
Surgical Technology (Novice): Sufficient fundamental proficiency to demonstrate surgical technology in moderate difficulty applications.
Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with inventory management concepts and tools.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with environmental sterility and safety.
Operating Room Care (Novice): Sufficient fundamental proficiency under supervision.
Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience with procedures knowledge.
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of specific equipment performance and basic task accomplishment.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedures.
Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities
Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities and develops relationships across areas.
Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly and courteously.
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality: Checks work quality, asks relevant questions to meet standards.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic safety knowledge and reports unsafe conditions.
Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability and decides on resource use.
Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, applies technology, adapts to change.
Position Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (NBSTSA) and Tech in Surgery (NCCT).
Work Experience: Relevant work experience.
Experience Level: 1 year.
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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