Asct
Surgical Tech I & II, Pediatric CVOR - $20K Bonus
Asct, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization MCJCHV Cardiac OR
Job Summary Surgical Tech I & Surgical Tech II team members facilitate 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. The Surgical Tech performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift.
Position Shift
Full Time | Includes Late Stay and Call requirements.
Additional details to be discussed during department interview.
Sign on Bonus
This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years.
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Relocation Bonus
Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage.
Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible.
This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Award Winning Teams Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings.
Join the CVOR Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! Be part of a nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular surgical team delivering life‑saving care to children with complex heart conditions. Our CVOR team works in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, collaborating across specialties to provide high‑acuity, patient‑centered care in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. If you’re passionate about pediatric surgery and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, we’d love to meet you!
Key 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.
Additional duties may be assigned; responsibilities listed are a general overview.
Qualifications
Surgical Tech I
Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during active service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Less than one year of relevant work experience.
Certification from one of the listed issuers below (or no certification if graduate of armed forces training program):
NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
NCCT – TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
Surgical Tech II
Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during active service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
Certification from one of the listed issuers below (or no certification if graduate of armed forces training program):
NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
NCCT – TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
Technical Capabilities
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Ability to use equipment to accomplish basic tasks, conduct remedial and preventive maintenance.
Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in procedure knowledge.
Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in operating room care.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in environmental sterility and safety.
Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Understands inventory concepts, principles, tools, processes, and policies.
Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in surgical technology.
Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in equipment maintenance activities.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defined tasks with standardized solutions, regular guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Follows established process to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Basic job knowledge of common systems and procedures.
Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.
Core Capabilities
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, invests time to understand problems and needs.
Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, raises concerns timely.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully, provides accurate information and support.
Ensures High Quality: Performs excellent work, checks quality before delivery, asks relevant questions.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Pursues new knowledge, technologies, and demonstrates willingness to exceed expectations.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic safety knowledge, reports unsafe conditions.
Managing Resources Effectively: Takes responsibility, thinks beyond standard approaches, stewards resources.
Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information for consistent results.
Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, adapts to change, embraces technology.
Position Qualifications Responsibilities, certifications, work experience, education detailed above. Below we reaffirm key requirements.
Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Tech in Surgery (TS-C) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Work Experience Relevant work experience in surgical technology.
Experience Level Less than 1 year.
Education Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
EEO Statement 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.
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: 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. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization MCJCHV Cardiac OR
Job Summary Surgical Tech I & Surgical Tech II team members facilitate 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. The Surgical Tech performs competently most of the cases in a given service/shift.
Position Shift
Full Time | Includes Late Stay and Call requirements.
Additional details to be discussed during department interview.
Sign on Bonus
This full-time position offers a $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years.
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Relocation Bonus
Up to $10,000 (taxable) to be paid within 45 days of hire, based on relocation mileage.
Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible.
This bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months.
Award Winning Teams Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children's hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings.
Join the CVOR Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt! Be part of a nationally recognized pediatric cardiovascular surgical team delivering life‑saving care to children with complex heart conditions. Our CVOR team works in a state‑of‑the‑art facility, collaborating across specialties to provide high‑acuity, patient‑centered care in a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. If you’re passionate about pediatric surgery and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, we’d love to meet you!
Key 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.
Additional duties may be assigned; responsibilities listed are a general overview.
Qualifications
Surgical Tech I
Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during active service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Less than one year of relevant work experience.
Certification from one of the listed issuers below (or no certification if graduate of armed forces training program):
NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
NCCT – TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
Surgical Tech II
Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical technologist training program during active service in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Minimum of one year of relevant work experience.
Certification from one of the listed issuers below (or no certification if graduate of armed forces training program):
NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
NCCT – TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
Technical Capabilities
Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Ability to use equipment to accomplish basic tasks, conduct remedial and preventive maintenance.
Procedures Knowledge (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in procedure knowledge.
Operating Room Care (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in operating room care.
Environmental Sterility & Safety (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in environmental sterility and safety.
Inventory Management (Fundamental Awareness): Understands inventory concepts, principles, tools, processes, and policies.
Surgical Technology (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in surgical technology.
Equipment Maintenance (Fundamental Awareness): Limited experience/training in equipment maintenance activities.
Core Accountabilities
Organizational Impact: Performs clearly defined tasks with standardized solutions, regular guidance.
Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Follows established process to solve routine problems.
Breadth of Knowledge: Basic job knowledge of common systems and procedures.
Team Interaction: Individually contributes to the team.
Core Capabilities
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, invests time to understand problems and needs.
Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, raises concerns timely.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully, provides accurate information and support.
Ensures High Quality: Performs excellent work, checks quality before delivery, asks relevant questions.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Pursues new knowledge, technologies, and demonstrates willingness to exceed expectations.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic safety knowledge, reports unsafe conditions.
Managing Resources Effectively: Takes responsibility, thinks beyond standard approaches, stewards resources.
Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information for consistent results.
Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas, adapts to change, embraces technology.
Position Qualifications Responsibilities, certifications, work experience, education detailed above. Below we reaffirm key requirements.
Certifications
Certified Surgical Technologist – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
Tech in Surgery (TS-C) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Work Experience Relevant work experience in surgical technology.
Experience Level Less than 1 year.
Education Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
EEO Statement 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.
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