Surgical Technician

Job Title: Surgical Technician
Job Type: Full time, Days

Your experience matters 

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

The Surgical Technician is a healthcare professional competent of surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team.  The Surgical Technician works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician is an expert in theory and application of aseptic and sterile technique, knowledgeable of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences to properly prepare the sterile field, supplies, instrumentation, and equipment. During the surgery, the Surgical Technician provides appropriate instrumentation and assisting through a combination of knowledge, participation, anticipation, and critical thinking.  The Surgical Technician works alongside and assists the circulating nurse as well as other members of the surgical team. 

Essential Functions

• 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
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the lab

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

   

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months relative experience required

• High school diploma or equivalent

• BLS required through AHA within one month of hire

More about Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Sumner Regional Medical Center, is a 167 bed Level III Trauma Center who has been providing quality health care to Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas for 65 years. Since opening in 1959 as Sumner County Memorial Hospital, Highpoint Health – Sumner has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health care leader in the community with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians.

Highpoint Health – Sumner is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is governed by a local board of trustees. The hospital is also one of the largest non-government employers in Sumner County.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.