Certified Surgical Tech

Overview

Holston Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). The Full-Time CST will split time between Mountain Empire Surgery Center in Johnson City, TN, and Holston Valley ASC in Kingsport, TN—providing diverse surgical experience and the opportunity to work with two skilled teams.

• Prepare and set up the operating room, ensuring all instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team with creating and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Hand necessary instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
• Position and drape patients in a sterile manner.
• Maintain instrument counts and uphold aseptic techniques.
• Contribute to patient safety and compliance with infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure efficient and smooth operations.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent
• Licensure/Certification:
  Completion of a Surgical Technician Program and/or equivalent education/experience;
  Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST);
  Current BLS certification
• Required Experience:
  
  Previous experience as a Certified Scrub Technician in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting is preferred;
  Strong communication and teamwork skills;
  Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced surgical environment;
  Dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient care;
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture is respectful of differences and nurtures the contributions of each individual, while embracing and leveraging diversity.

A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.