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Surgical Tech-Wilson County-Weekend Days-20k Sign On

Vanderbilt University Medical Center logoVanderbilt University Medical CenterLebanon, TNFull timePosted 3d ago
  • $20,000 sign-on bonus
  • Days
  • Weekends

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in Tennessee post a median of $31.51 an hour, the middle half $30.13–$34.78, across 18 jobs that state their pay. Surgical technologists employed in Tennessee earn a median of $29.10 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

Operating Room

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified Surgical Technologist/OR Scrub Technician 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. Applies knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the operating rooms.

Shift:

Fri, Sat, Sun 0630-1900

Backup call will be required through the week for our overnight dedicated call team.

Preferred:

2 or more years of CST experience

Ortho and general experience

Sign On Bonus Terms

  • $20,000 (taxable) bonus to be paid over 2 years of employment.
  • The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past year.

Relocation Bonus Terms

  • Up to $10,000 (taxable) within 45 days of hire. Bonus amount is based on relocation mileage.
  • Must relocate from greater than 100 miles to be eligible.
  • The relocation bonuses not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Certified Surgical Scrub Tech
  • 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

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 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.

Core Accountabilities

  • 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 procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities

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

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

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.

From Vanderbilt University Medical Center's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an academic medical center in Nashville, TN, with a workforce of about 43,000 (source: Vanderbilt Health, Facts about Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Impact in Action 2026), opens in a new tab), 2,193 (source: Vanderbilt Health, Facts about Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Impact in Action 2026), opens in a new tab) licensed hospital beds, and clinics and facilities throughout Middle Tennessee. Source: Vanderbilt Health, Facts about Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Impact in Action 2026)

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