Surgical Tech

Spectrum Healthcare Resources·Knoxville, Tennessee

Surgical Tech

About the role

The surgical technologist will provide clinical support and care for military families at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Responsibilities include maintaining readiness for surgical procedures and participating in an on-call rotation.

Job Description

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an opportunity for a civilian Surgical Technologist at the University of Tennesee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Position Highlights: Opportunity to care for Military Families Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts On Call On-call begins Friday at 1830 and ends Monday at 0630. On call one weekend per month. If called in must report within 30 minutes. Job Requirements: Experience: One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation.

Education

Graduate from CAAHEP - Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (or) ABHES
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (or) Completion of a formal training program provided by any U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.

Certification

Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (or) Certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the NCCT - National
Center for
Competency
Testing (or)
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Information,
Contact: Kathleen Strautmann Kathleen_strautmann@spectrumhealthcare.com (314)744-4144
Company
Overview: Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Location

Location
US-TN-Knoxville
Recruiter :
Full
Name: First
Last
Kathleen
Strautmann
Direct phone number 314-744-4144
Recruiter : Email kathleen_strautmann@spectrumhealth.com

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a surgical or operating room technician and hold a valid certification such as CST or TS-C. Applicants must also be graduates of an accredited surgical technology program or a formal U.S. Armed Forces training program.

professional certificate
Patient Care
Sterile Technique
Operating Room Assistance
Surgical Technology
Surgical Instrumentation
Clinical Staffing

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
401k

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Posted: Sep 8, 2026
Closes: Aug 26, 2027
Application: Employer website

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