Certified Surgical Technician

Build What Matters Most—Families, Futures, and Your Career

Enjoy meaningful work while contributing to an organization that changes lives every day. US Fertility, the nation’s leading partnership of physician-led fertility practices, is redefining what it means to build a career in reproductive medicine.

Our team members choose to build their career home at US Fertility because of the hope we inspire in our patients, the lives we help bring into the world, and the culture of excellence we foster across our organization. We share a deep commitment to continuously improving the patient experience and advancing research and development in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields of medicine.

Through our national network of premier fertility centers—including Ovation Fertility—we combine clinical expertise, scientific innovation, and compassionate care. The work we do building families offers purpose, challenge, and personal reward—and we’re just getting started.

Opportunity Overview

We have an immediate opening for a Certified Surgical Technician to join our team at Ovation Fertility in Nashville, Tennessee.

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with one rotating day off per week and a minimum of 1 on call weekend per month and 1 holiday per year

This role provides the opportunity to grow within a nationally respected organization while remaining closely connected to the patients and teams you support every day.

How You’ll Contribute

At US Fertility, collaboration is fundamental to how we work.  There is undeniable strength in numbers—and support is always within reach.  Whether collaborating with more than 200 highly respected physicians nationwide or partnering with colleagues who are passionate about solving meaningful problems, you’ll be surrounded by a team committed to shared success.

In this role, the Certified Surgical Technician will:

• Ensure patient comfort and safety measures are maintained
• Anticipate special needs and instrumentation for the patient relative to an accurate assessment of the patient and chart information
• Prepare the operative suite for surgery by checking and gathering supplies, equipment, and instrumentation
• Set up sterile OR field with necessary equipment to perform the surgery
• Perform appropriate cleaning of the operating room between cases
• Utilize surgeon preference cards to set up each case; update cards when indicated and ensuring their correctness
• Ensure availability of adequate supplies, equipment, and instruments for scheduled cases
• Communicate with the surgical team prior to the case to ascertain specific needs
• Assist in draping to provide a sterile field
• Assist the surgeon during the surgical procedure anticipating his/her needs and the patient's needs during the case
• Conscientiously observe and report any breaks in sterile technique to the surgeon and RN circulator
• Ensure that surgical asepsis is maintained in the handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, drains, needles, and dressings
• Ensure that counts (sponge, needle or instruments) are correct before patient leaves the OR; utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner
• Assist in moving the patient to stretcher after case
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment within the operative suite
• Integrate concepts of good body mechanics and "universal" precautions in daily work, wearing personal protective equipment as dictated by task at hand
• Complete all appropriate logs and checks prior to start of case and records indicator strip in log
• Assist in the daily maintenance of the department
• Restock the OR daily
• Help to restock sterile supply room and storage shelving as needed
• Pull for the next day cases; set up for the next day as needed by gathering equipment and supplies
• Make a list of supplies that needs to be ordered
• Complete sterilization of all instruments used that day
• Maintain autoclaves and complete logs for cleaning and testing
• Maintain clean and dirty utility rooms by stocking and cleaning daily
• Seek out work to be completed, verify with nurse manager, and be available to perform daily tasks
• Terminally clean the OR at end of the day; restock blanket and fluid warmer for next day
• Utilize interpersonal skills in an effective manner
• Assist in orienting new staff members to the OR
• Maintain good relationships and communicate well with patients, families, staff, and physicians
• Complete other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for professionals who bring both technical skill and a deep sense of responsibility to the care experience—individuals who thrive in environments where excellence, empathy, and accountability matter.

Qualifications and Skills Include:

• Bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Reproductive Biology, or Cell Biology preferred
• Graduate of an accredited OR Technician program with appropriate certification required
• 1 year minimum of experience in surgical technology, including instrument sterilization and OR cleaning processes
• Experience in specialty surgical fields such as orthopedics, gynecology, or fertility procedures preferred
• Active BLS certification required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good research skills
• Tech savvy
• Flexibility and willingness to learn at all times

More important than any single credential, however, is the right person.  Team members who are most successful at US Fertility embrace our mission, live our values, and remain committed to continuous improvement—for themselves, their colleagues, and the patients we serve.

What We Offer

US Fertility is proud to provide a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team members—professionally and personally—across all employment types.

Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
• Life and disability benefits
• Fertility Discount Program
• Employee wellness and recognition programs 

Part-Time Employees

• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee wellness and recognition programs

Per Diem Employees

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee wellness and recognition programs 

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Opportunity

US Fertility and its network partners believe that a diverse workforce is essential to fulfilling our mission of expanding patient access to the highest standards of fertility care.  We are committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices that ensure our clinical and operational teams reflect and support the diverse communities and patients we serve. 

Across our national footprint, US Fertility is a leader in offering clinical, administrative, and operational career opportunities at locations throughout the United States.  We are equally committed to developing individual strengths, promoting from within, and supporting long-term career growth.

This is a moment of growth, innovation, and impact.  Take the next step in your career with US Fertility—and help shape the future of fertility care.