Certified First Assistant: Precision Surgical Support

Surgery Ventures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support and counseling

Paid time off and disability coverage

401(k) with match

Job summary

Centennial Surgery Center in Nashville, TN, part of the HCA Healthcare family, seeks a Certified First Assist to join our operating room team. You will work under the surgeon’s direction as first/second assistant, aid in exposure and hemostasis, and ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include room turnover and assisting with patient positioning and draping. Ideal candidates hold a CSFA credential and BLS, with 1 year OR experience (ambulatory surgery center preferred) and CSA

Qualifications

• Must have CSFA credential and be certified surgical assistant.
• BLS certification required.
• 1 year OR experience preferred, ambulatory surgery center a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon as first/second assistant during operative procedures.
• Restock and change over rooms between cases.
• Position and prep patient per surgeon’s protocol.
• Maintain exposure, hemostasis, and suction/irrigation during procedures.
• Communicate with the surgical team and anesthesia to optimize patient safety.
• Support skin closure and wound management under supervision.

Skills

CSFA credential

BLS certification

CSA certification

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program

Job description

Centennial Surgery Center in Nashville, TN, part of the HCA Healthcare family, seeks a Certified First Assist to join our operating room team. You will work under the surgeon’s direction as first/second assistant, aid in exposure and hemostasis, and ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include room turnover and assisting with patient positioning and draping. Ideal candidates hold a CSFA credential and BLS, with 1 year OR experience (ambulatory surgery center preferred) and CSA