Certified Surgical First Assistant Float Pool

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an OR Float Pool professional for Nashville, TN. You will join Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, West and Rutherford in a role supporting surgeons during complex procedures and maintaining optimal operating room conditions.

The position emphasizes tissue handling, positioning, and ensuring patient safety while delivering high‑quality care in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant required prior to hire.
• Flexible schedule and weekly availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Elite Surgical Partnership: support surgeon with high‑level intraoperative assistance including tissue manipulation, retraction, and suctioning.
• Operational Excellence: manage OR rhythm, customize suite to surgeon preferences, and ensure sterile turnarounds for readiness.

Skills

BLS Provider

Certified First Surgical Assistant

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

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 assistance including tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning acting 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 31.41

Max Salary 43.80