Position Summary:
Provides for the care and safety of the surgical patient prior to, during, and after the surgical procedure. Prepares and maintains the sterile surgical field for each procedure and assures proper handling of instruments afterward.
UT Day Surgery Overview
UTDS is an outpatient surgery center that is connected to the Main Hospital, offering same day surgeries.
Open Monday-Friday, No weekends!
No Call Requirements
Closed for the 6 Major Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Position Qualification:
Certification is a requirement for employment in the State of Tennessee as a surgical technologist, a graduate of an CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program or an U.S. military surgical technology program.
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.