Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·Jefferson City, Tennessee
The Surgical Technician facilitates safe and effective patient care by maintaining a sterile field and assisting the surgical team during procedures. They are responsible for equipment readiness, instrument handling, and supporting OR efficiency through inventory management and procedural documentation.
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Volunteer Surgery Center Address: 6242 West Andrew Johnson Hwy | Talbott, TN 37877
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
8 Hour Shifts Available
No Nights, Weekends or On-Call Hours**
The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.
Essential Functions
Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.
Candidates must have a degree from a Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program and hold CST and BLS certifications. The role requires 0-2 years of operating room experience and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Market context
Physician roles in Tennessee are typically in steady demand, especially in settings that need licensed clinicians who can support patient care and prescribing workflows. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates with the right state licensure, CPR certification, and DPS registration, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Tennessee license and prescribing credentials are active and match the posting exactly.
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