Certified Surgical First Assistant Float Pool

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an OR Float Pool professional in Nashville, TN, to provide high-level intraoperative support in a fast-paced surgical environment. You will collaborate closely with the surgeon, assist with tissue manipulation and suction, and help maintain sterile turnover between cases.

The role emphasizes patient safety, precise positioning, and readiness for a variety of procedures across a busy operating room.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire or transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Certified First Surgical Assistant required prior to hire date/transfer date. Acceptable certs: NBSTSA, ABSA, or NCCSA.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an extension of the surgeon's hands during procedures, including tissue manipulation and retraction.
• Own the rhythm of the OR by coordinating sterile turnarounds and meeting surgeon preferences for efficient cases.
• Manage patient positioning and equipment to ensure optimal visualization and safety.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Flexible scheduling

Weekly availability

Education

High School diploma equivalency with experience

Associate's or technical degree

4 years of cumulative experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, West and Rutherford
• Department/Specialty: Operating Room Float Pool
• Schedule: Days l PRN

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, West and Rutherford
• Department/Specialty: Operating Room Float Pool
• Schedule: Days l PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Elite Surgical Partnership: Serve as a seamless extension of the surgeon's hands. During complex procedures, you will provide high-level assistanceâincluding tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioningâacting as a critical pillar of the intraoperative team.
• Operational Excellence: Own the rhythm of the OR. From customizing the suite to meet specific surgeon preferences to managing streamlined, sterile turnarounds, your precision ensures we are always ready for the next life-changing case.
• Precision Anatomy Access: Act as the guardian of patient safety and surgical visibility. You'll masterfully manage patient positioning and stabilizing equipment to provide optimal surgical exposure while prioritizing the dignity and comfort of those in your care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Hired/transferred before 5/30/21 not required to hold certification. Accepted: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; American Board of Surgical Assistants; or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Needing a flexible schedule and weekly availability
• Previous specialty experience with Spine, Joints, Cardiac, Plastics, Robotics, General and GYN

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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