Certified Surgical Technologist

CHS Career Site

Knoxville, TN, United States
Surgical instrumentation handling
Sterile field maintenance
Operating room equipment readiness
The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room

Job Summary

  • 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.

Matching Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Surgical instrumentation handling
  • Sterile field maintenance
  • Operating room equipment readiness
  • Infection prevention protocols
  • Inventory management in OR
  • Collaboration with surgical team

Nice-to-have

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork in perioperative environment
  • Time management skills
  • Commitment to patient safety

Key Requirements

  • Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing
  • Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences
  • 0-2 years operating room surgical technician experience
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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