Certified Scrub Tech, Operating Room
Description
Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Full-Time Certified Scrub Tech (CST) for our Operating Room in Nashville, TN.
The Certified Scrub Tech provides intraoperative assistance to the primary surgeon to facilitate exposure during a surgical procedure by holding retractors and/or extremities, suctioning, and sponging, assists and takes direction from the circulating Registered Nurse (RN) in preparing the operating room for surgical procedures, and participates in an orderly and efficient room turnover.
Certified Scrub Tech Roles and Responsibilities:
- Performs “scrub” duties under the direction of a registered nurse and assist the physician during procedures as directed by the physician
- Assists in preparing for surgical procedures, either routine or emergency
- Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Applies knowledge of age-related factors to patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
- Performs other tasks assigned by supervisor
- Demonstrates competency to perform proper specimen collection
- Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain sterile technique
- Competency to provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs
- Demonstrates active interest in increasing clinical understanding and abilities
- Demonstrates the ability to utilize proper instrument sterilization techniques.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment and follow established safety measures
- Maintains accurate counts of supplies and instruments used during the case
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
- Related hospital work experience is preferred.
- Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program or holds current certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
- Current certification as a Certified Surgical Tech.
- BLS required.
- Experience preferred but not required.
About Nashville General Hospital
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community.
Our benefits include:
- Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment
- Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
- Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
- Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you
- 401K Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
- Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
- Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Up to 12 paid holidays each Year
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Parking for all employees
- HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)
Join our team at Nashville General Hospital. Apply today!
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