Certified Surgical Technician (OR)

Job Description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems-Lawrenceburg


Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Type: Full-Time | Days


Your experience matters

Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems-Lawrenceburg is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Surgical Technologist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.


How you'll contribute

A Certified Surgical Tech who excels in this role:

• Prepare the operating room and surgical suite prior to procedures by setting up sterile fields, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspect, test, and verify the functionality and sterility of surgical instruments and equipment prior to use to ensure patient safety.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, sponges, sutures, and supplies in a timely and accurate manner during surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate and ongoing counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and other surgical materials before, during, and after procedures to prevent retained surgical items.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized operating room environment, including cleaning and turnover between cases in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and performance improvement initiatives as assigned task.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym membership, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred.

Experience

A minimum of six months of on-the-job experience in a surgical, perioperative, or healthcare setting required.

Certifications

• A national CST certification is mandatory.
• BLS certification (Upon Hire)

More About Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is a 99-bed acute care facility providing inpatient and outpatient services to Lawrence County and surrounding communities. The hospital offers a wide range of healthcare services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff, including emergency services, cardiology, inpatient rehabilitation, surgical services, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography), and intensive care services.

EEOC Statement

"Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems-Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."