Surgical Tech II OR PRN, Neuro Surgery

About the position

The Surgical Tech II PRN facilitates 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. Is able to perform competently most of the cases in a given service/shift. Our third-floor Main Operating Room at Vanderbilt University Hospital is a fast-paced, team-focused environment that cares for adult patients with various neurosurgical needs, including brain, neurovascular, spine, and peripheral nervous system issues, with a special focus on Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease. Our diverse patient population and highly efficient Neurosurgery Team prioritize safety and advocacy, providing high-quality care through teamwork and technical expertise. New team members receive extensive, specialized orientation tailored to their learning styles.

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.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Certification from one of the listed issuers: NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist; NCCT – TSC – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
• If graduate of surgical technologist armed forces training program, no certification is required.