Certified Surgical First Assistant

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking surgical center as a Certified Surgical First Assistant, where your expertise will enhance patient care in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes maintaining a sterile field and assisting the surgical team in various outpatient procedures. With no weekends, holidays, or on-call shifts, enjoy a balanced work-life while contributing to a mission focused on patient and family care. Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the surgical field while working with a dedicated team.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Education Assistance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

No Weekends, Holidays, or On Call

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma/GED and surgical technician program completion.
• NBSTSA certification and 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterility of surgical supplies and instruments.
• Assist in cleaning and reprocessing surgical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Sterile field maintenance

Surgical procedures assistance

Medical terminology familiarity

Standard Universal Precautions

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technician Program

NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification

Job description

Full-Time: Certified Surgical First Assistant

No Weekends, Holidays, or On Call!

Welcome to St Thomas Surgery Center-Midtown!

Our center performs a broad range of outpatient surgical procedures. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

Job Summary

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team. Establishes and maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. Reporting Relationship: Reports to Clinical Director/Administrator.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during setup of surgical procedures.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming the source/name of the specimen with the surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas. Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Complies with Policies & Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities to better yourself professionally
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
• No Weekends, Holidays, or On Call

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

For more information about USPI, check out our website, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

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Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Other skills and abilities: General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.