What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room RN Circulator - University Orthopaedic Surgery Center position at ORTHOTENNESSEE, P?
Are you passionate about helping orthopaedic patients? Do you want to be part of the largest orthopaedic provider in Eastern Tennessee? Join the team at KOC in one of our Surgery Centers, where we provide personalized care in a collaborative and supportive environment. We are currently seeking a part-time Operating Room RN Circulator who is committed to providing superior service and eager to grow within a highly respected orthopaedic practice.
At Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic, our purpose is to improve lives through patient-centered care — every patient, every time. And we've been doing just that since our founding in 1930.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepping operating room and patient
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Understand, advocate, and maintain sterile parameters
- Stock supplies, assist room turnovers, participate in precepting, expiration date checks, and additional assigned tasks
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Complete documentation, preoperative review, sterile prep, universal timeout, specimen management, surgical counts, etc.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
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Tennessee Registered Nursing License
- BLS and ACLS (can be obtained at hire)
- Support the specialties of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Total Joint, Upper and Lower Extremity, Ortho Spine, Mako Robotics, Complex Revision and much more
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Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance standards
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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Work in a busy orthopaedic surgery environment
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Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and independently
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Dedication to providing exceptional patient care and service
Why Join KOC:
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Full-time and part-time schedule with flexibility
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Training and mentorship in orthopaedics
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Strong collaboration with referring orthopaedic surgeons
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Modern, well-equipped facilities in a trusted clinical setting
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Purpose-driven culture focused on delivering great outcomes and improving lives
We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including:
Low-cost, high quality medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with profit sharing
Life insurance and long-term disability
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Employee discounts and more
Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic was proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 2025! Apply today to become part of a team making a difference in orthopaedic care — every patient, every time.