Certified Surgical Tech, L&D, Lebanon - $20k Bonus

About the Role

The Certified Surgical Technologist/OR Scrub Technician provides proper and efficient care of the patient in the operating room under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse. He/she knows sterile technique, understands basic anatomy and operative procedures. Applies knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the operating rooms.

Shift Details

• Full Time, Day/Night Shifts
• Call - 2 shifts per 6 wk schedule

Sign-On Bonus

This full-time position offers a $20,000 (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

Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain sterile fields for surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments and supplies during procedures while anticipating surgeon and team needs.
• Assist OR staff as requested and support efficient surgical workflow.
• Adhere to established patient safety practices, infection prevention protocols, and organizational policies.
• Provide patient care support, including obtaining vital signs, assisting with Foley catheter insertions/removals, and performing glucometer testing.
• Support patients throughout their care experience while working collaboratively with the nursing and surgical teams.
• Complete E-Star documentation and maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform clerical and medical receptionist duties, providing administrative support to the nursing team when not assisting in the OR.
• Cross-train in clinical and administrative functions to support department operations and patient care needs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Less than one year of relevant work experience.
• Strongly Preferred: OR and Women's Health experience.
• Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
  • NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
  • NCCT – TSC – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
• Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's 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.