Surgical Tech I & II, Pediatric CVOR

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Organization: MCJCHV Cardiac OR

Surgical Tech I & Surgical Tech II team members facilitate 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 occasional guidance.

Position Shift: Full Time | Includes Late Stay and Call requirements.

Sign on Bonus:
This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years.

Relocation Bonus:
Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage.

Be part of a nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular surgical team delivering life-saving care to children with complex heart conditions. Our CVOR team works in a state-of-the-art facility, collaborating across specialties to provide high-acuity, patient-centered care in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.

• 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.
• Performs sharp, sponge and instrument counts according to policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to apply the Principles of Asepsis in creating and maintaining the sterile field.

• Surgical Tech I
  • Required:
    
    Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
  • Required:
    
    Less than one year of relevant work experience.
  • Required:
    
    Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
    • NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
    • NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
• Surgical Tech II
  • Required:
    
    Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
  • Required:
    
    Minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
  • Required:
    
    Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
    • NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
    • NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.

Technical Capabilities
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Surgical Equipment Knowledge, Procedures Knowledge, Operating Room Care, Environmental Sterility & Safety, Inventory Management, Surgical Technology, Equipment Maintenance.

Core Accountabilities
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Organizational Impact, Problem Solving/ Complexity of work, Breadth of Knowledge, Team Interaction.

Core Capabilities
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Delivering Excellent Services, Ensuring High Quality, Managing Resources Effectively, Fostering Innovation.

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.