Athens Surgery Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Certified Surgical Tech for our Surgery Center Department. This job is permanent, full-time.   

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: 

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

Benefits Include:  

Competitive Pay  Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees  Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees  401(k) plan with company match  Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants 
Minimum EducationIndividuals must meet one (1) of the qualifications listed below:(1) Hold current national certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(NBSTSA); or(2)Have completed a program for surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP); or(3)Have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the Armed Forces or at a CAAHEP-accredited hospital or CAAHEP-accredited ambulatory surgical treatment center program. For the purposes of this chapter, "armed forces" means the army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, or public health service of the United States; or(4) Successfully complete the surgical technologists NBSTSA certifying examRequired Licenses[Tennessee, United States] Certified Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technologist Certification: X Preferred □ RequiredRequired SkillsCertifications:The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran