Certified Surgical First Assistant / Joints and Ortho

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system dedicated to providing compassionate care in a collaborative environment. As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting surgical teams, ensuring patient safety, and enhancing surgical outcomes. With a rich history of community service, this innovative organization offers a comprehensive system of care, including hospitals and clinics. You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. This role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive and mission-driven workplace.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability benefits

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Position patients for optimal exposure and comfort.
• Manage surgical site visualization and hemostasis.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Positioning

Hemostasis Techniques

Wound Care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

Details

+ Department: Joints and Ortho

+ Schedule: 4 x 10, Full Time Days

+ Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

+ Location: Nashville, TN

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

1. Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
2. Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
3. Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
4. Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
5. Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
6. Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. 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:

1. 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

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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