Certified Surgical Tech, Lebanon ASC

Overview

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.

The Certified Surgical Technologist provides proper and efficient care of the patient in the operating room under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse. He/she knows sterile technique, understands basic anatomy and operative procedures, and applies knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the operating rooms.

1411 W Baddour Parkway | Lebanon, TN 37087

Full‑time, 4x10s (6:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.). Late stay: 1 per week on average. No weekends, no holidays, no call.

This full‑time position includes a $20,000 taxable sign‑on bonus, distributed in 4 equal payments over two years. The bonus is not available to current VUMC employees or those who have worked at VUMC within the past twelve months.

Eligible candidates can receive up to $10,000 (taxable) for relocation expenses, payable within 45 days of hire. The amount is based on relocation distance. This bonus is not available to current VUMC employees or those who have worked at VUMC within the past twelve months.

The Vanderbilt Surgery Center in Lebanon delivers high‑quality outpatient surgical care in a modern, patient‑focused setting. Patients appreciate receiving exceptional Vanderbilt care in a warm, personal environment close to home. Our local team creates a tight‑knit, supportive workplace where collaboration and patient care come first. As a growing ASC, we combine world‑class standards with a welcoming, community feel.

• Sets up sterile field
• Passes instruments during procedure
• Assist OR staff as requested
• Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards

• 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.
• Less than one 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.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid‑South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

• Organizational Impact:
  Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
  Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedures that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction:
  Provides guidance to entry‑level co‑workers.

• Supporting Colleagues:
  Develops Self and Others, builds and maintains relationships, communicates effectively, delivers excellent services.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  Performs excellent work, fulfills safety and regulatory requirements, demonstrates accountability, manages resources effectively.
• Fostering Innovation:
  Generates new ideas, applies technology, adapts to change.

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.