Certified Surgical First Assist, Clarksville

Vanderbilt Health; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Clarksville, TN seeks a Certified Surgical First Assistant to provide skilled support in the operating room under the supervision of the circulating nurse. Must hold NBSTSA/CSFA-CSA-type credentials and be registered in Tennessee. Prior OR experience is preferred.

This role requires precise sterile technique, anatomy knowledge, and the ability to assist surgeons during procedures while maintaining patient safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• CSFA/CSA certification required or equivalent NBSTSA-based credential.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Certified Surgical Scrub Tech/First Assistant.
• Assist surgeon on surgical procedures with hemodynamics, suturing, retracting.
• Assist OR staff as requested.
• Adheres to infection control standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Education

Surgical first assistant training program

Discipline-specific program graduate

Tools

NBSTSA CST

NSAA certification

ABSA certification

Job description

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Organization

VCH Surgery

Job Summary

The Certified Surgical First Assist provides proper and efficient care of the patient in the operating room under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse. He/she knows sterile technique, understands basic anatomy and operative procedures. He/she also has knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the operating rooms. May perform as a Surgical Technologist when not First Assisting. Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners is required.

Shift Details

• Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Call required:
  • Weekday call: 1-2x/week (3p-5p or 3p-7p)
  • Overnight call: up to 1x every 1-2 weeks (3p-7a)
  • Weekend call: 1 in every 7-8 weekends (Fri 3p-Mon 7a)

About Us

For more than 70 years, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital has been taking care of patients and families in Clarksville and the surrounding area. A part of the Vanderbilt Health community of hospitals and clinics, Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital has been the hometown hospital, helping the community access a broad range of medical care and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Certified Surgical Scrub Tech/First Assistant
• Assist surgeon on surgical procedures with hemodynamics, suturing, retracting
• Assist OR staff as requested
• Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.

Preferred

• NBSTSA CST - National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
• NCCT - TS-C - National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.

Required

• CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant - National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
• CSA- Certified Surgical Assistant - National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• SA-C - Surgical Assistant-Certified - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

Technical Capabilities

• Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully maintaining equipment, products, or systems without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to conduct predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.
• Operating Room Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering operating room care services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering environmental sterility and safety services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Inventory Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate Inventory Management skills in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Demonstrates basic expertise with Inventory Management tools, procedures and processes. Monitors material moved into and out of stockroom locations and reconciles inventory balances. Works with electronic catalogs.
• Surgical Technology (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of surgical technology in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Procedures Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of procedures knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering procedures knowledge services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of the equipment and related devices. Has solid knowledge of performance criteria. Able to use the equipment to accomplish advanced tasks associated with the specific devices. Easily resolves equipment problems.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Independently performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team and other related teams.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems that arise with little or no precendent.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas.
• Team Interaction: Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Certifications

• Certified Surgical Assistant - National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA), Certified Surgical Assistant - National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA), Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Certified Surgical First Assistant - The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA), LIC-Registered Surgical Assist-Tennessee - Tennessee

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

1 year

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where the people we hire feel free to share their authentic selves, while maintaining a focus on patient care and evidence-based practice.

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