Certified Surgical Technician (OR)

Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN - Day Shift)
Location: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg
Department: Operating Room
Reports To: Director, Surgery/OR
Employment Type: PRN/On-Call
Schedule: Day Shift
Facility: STRHS - Lawrenceburg

Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the surgical services team and plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. This position collaborates closely with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative staff to support all phases of surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, and ensuring that instruments, equipment, and supplies are available, functional, and accurately accounted for throughout the procedure.

Key Responsibilities
Prepare the operating room and surgical suite prior to procedures by setting up sterile fields, surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions in accordance with physician preference cards and departmental standards.
Inspect, test, and verify the functionality and sterility of surgical instruments and equipment prior to use to ensure patient safety.
Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and draping while maintaining strict adherence to sterile technique and infection control protocols.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments, sponges, sutures, and supplies in a timely and accurate manner during surgical procedures.
Maintain accurate and ongoing counts of instruments, sponges, needles, and other surgical materials before, during, and after procedures to prevent retained surgical items.
Handle, label, and document surgical specimens accurately and ensure proper delivery to the laboratory in accordance with policy.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized operating room environment, including cleaning and turnover between cases in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with the surgical team to support efficient case flow and patient throughput.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and performance improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program preferred.
Experience: A minimum of six months of on-the-job experience in a surgical, perioperative, or healthcare setting required.
Certifications: National certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.

Skills and Abilities
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to remain focused and perform effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced surgical environments.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Commitment to patient safety, sterile technique, and quality outcomes.

Why Join STRHS - Lawrenceburg
At Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, you will be part of a skilled and compassionate surgical team committed to delivering exceptional patient care. We foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learning, while supporting work-life balance and career growth within a supportive healthcare environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.