Certified Surgical Tech PRN - Shelbyville

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Surgical Services

The Certified Surgical Technologist is an unlicensed member of the surgical team who scrubs and/or assists during surgical procedures. This position functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Certified Surgical Technologist provides direct and indirect patient care for patients of all ages from pediatric to geriatric by assisting in the preparation of the patient and environment for the performance of surgical procedures.

It is the Certified Surgical Technologist's responsibility to know the Surgeon's routine and preferences.

• PRN role – approximately 10 hours/week
• 10‑hour shifts, typically 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM CST
• No mandatory call, but ideally available for up to 3 call shifts every 6 weeks
• Optional extra shifts available
• Call response time: 1 hour

Join the dedicated surgical team at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, a 60‑bed facility in Shelbyville, TN, known for its strong culture of collaboration and high‑quality patient care. As part of the Vanderbilt Health system, our OR department supports a wide range of procedures including orthopaedics, plastics, podiatry, and general surgery. Nurses and surgical staff work in a supportive environment that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth.

If you’re passionate about delivering excellent care and thrive in a fast‑paced surgical setting, we’d love to have you on our team.

• Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
• Assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
• Drapes patients for surgical procedures. Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
• Consistently provides accurate and complete hand‑off communication to any health‑care provider according to hospital policy.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

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 and have 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 – continuously improves own skills by identifying…