Certified Surgical Technologist
Jackson, TN
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room
Job Title: Surgical Technologist / Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Facility Type/Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Operating Room
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 3×12 Hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
 

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Active compact or Tennessee license required at submission.
• Epic experience within the past 18 months is mandatory.
• Epic experience must be clearly documented on the candidate profile, including facility name.
• Must pass the Epic competency examination; only one attempt allowed.
• Proficiency in all major OR specialty areas:
  • General Surgery
  • Gynecology (GYN)
  • Urology
  • Orthopedics
  • Neurology
  • Endovascular
• Must be proficient in robotic surgery.
• Extensive orthopedic surgical experience required.
• Two supervisory references required.
• Flu vaccination required; no declinations or medical/religious exemptions accepted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by arranging surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Assist surgeons and nursing staff during surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile fields and follow aseptic techniques.
• Scrub for surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Anticipate surgeons' instrumentation and equipment requirements.
• Assist with patient positioning and preparation for surgical procedures.
• Handle surgical instruments, specimens, and equipment safely.
• Maintain infection prevention, fire safety, radiation safety, and sharps safety protocols.
• Support laparoscopic, open, and robotic surgical procedures.
• Assist with orthopedic, neurological, gynecological, urological, general, and endovascular procedures.
• Follow surgical counts, specimen handling, labeling, and Universal Protocol requirements.