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Surgical Tech II, CVOR - $20k Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center·Nashville, Tennessee

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Facilitates patient care by assisting surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures. Responsible for creating and maintaining a sterile field and managing surgical instruments and supplies.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization

  • MOR
  • Cardiac
  • Surgery 20
  • Job
  • Summary: The Surgical Tech II facilitates patient care by assisting physicians/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 minimal guidance. Is able to perform competently all of the cases, including the difficult and complicated ones in a given service/shift. Maintains active NBSTSA or NCCT Certification.

Shift Details

• Full Time, 12-hour shifts. Additional details/options to be discussed during interview.

Sign-on Bonus Terms

  • - $20,000 (taxable) - to be paid over 24 months.
  • The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year.

Relocation Bonus Terms

Up to $10,000 (taxable) within 45 days of hire. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage.

Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible.

The relocation bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year.

Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Care Since 1925 Vanderbilt's Cardiac and Thoracic Surgical services have provided patients the best heart and vascular care for almost 100 years. Many innovative techniques, tools and procedures were developed right here. These surgeon-researchers have contributed positive changes in patient care throughout the decades and especially today.

Vanderbilt’s highly skilled physicians offer the most advanced heart treatments available. Our board-certified physicians receive extensive training in their specialties, making them uniquely qualified to offer you effective, personalized care. That’s why U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the top 20 programs in the country for heart care, and we are the only top-ranked cardiology and cardiac surgery program in Tennessee. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked the #1 adult hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville. . 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.

Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field.

Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy.

The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.

Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with procedures knowledge.

Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with operating room care.

Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with environmental sterility and safety.

Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with Inventory Management. Understands Inventory Management concepts and principles. Familiar with Inventory Management tools, processes, procedures and policies.

Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience working with surgical technology.

Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Has limited experience, training, direct exposure, or past experience conducting maintenance activities in area of assignments. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. ​ Core Accountabilities:

Responsibilities

Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing (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.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an approved discipline-specific program and at least one year of relevant work experience. Must hold active NBSTSA or NCCT certification.

  • professional certificate
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Care
  • Sterile Field Maintenance
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Scrubbing
  • Circulating
  • Surgical Technology
  • Instrument Counting
  • Operating Room Care
  • Surgical Equipment Knowledge

Benefits

  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Wellness Offerings
  • Relocation Bonus
  • Retirement Offerings

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

From specializing in transplants and pediatric cancer to solving undiagnosed diseases, we know solving the most complex problems prepares us to solve any problem. We are committed to excellence in patient care, research, and medical education and training. We thrive on...

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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. Position Qualifications:

Market context

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