Surgical Tech II, Bronchoscopy Lab - $20k Bonus

Organization Bronch Lab Admin Job Summary Build Your Surgical Tech Career in the Bronchoscopy Lab at Vanderbilt Health! The Surgical Technologist II facilitates patient care by assisting physicians and nursing staff before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role involves creating and maintaining a sterile field and providing the instruments and supplies required by the surgeons in a sterile manner according to established plans for patient care with occasional guidance. The Surgical Tech II is able to competently perform most cases in a given service/shift. Active NBSTSA or NCCT certification is required. Shift Details Full Time | M-F, 4x10's Sign-On Bonus This full time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus 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 twelve months. 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 available to current Vanderbilt Health staff or former staff who have worked for Vanderbilt Health in the past year. 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. 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. Qualifications Graduate of an approved specific discipline or successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during service as a member of any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience. 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. Exception: If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required. Technical Capabilities Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience, training, or exposure to procedures knowledge. Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment, performance criteria, and basic maintenance tasks. Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or exposure to operating room care. Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or exposure to environmental sterility and safety. Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or exposure to inventory management concepts and tools. Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or exposure to surgical technology. Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience or exposure to maintenance activities in area of assignments. Benefits This role offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings for professional growth. Application Instructions All internal and external candidates must upload an updated resume in Word or PDF format. Please ensure your resume includes the start and end dates (month and year) of any relevant positions held. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderbilt University Medical Center