Certified Surgical First Assistant / Main Operating Room

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system dedicated to compassionate care in Nashville. As a Surgical Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This position offers a chance to work with a team that values community service and personal growth. Enjoy a flexible PRN schedule with opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits. Become part of a mission-driven organization that empowers you to make a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Position patients for optimal surgical exposure.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the operating room.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Positioning

Hemostasis Techniques

Wound Dressing Application

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's or Technical Degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department: General Operating Room**

+ **Schedule: PRN, Day Shift (one to two shifts a week)**

+ **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.

+ Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.

+ Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.

+ Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.

+ Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

+ 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.

+ 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:

+ 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**

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.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

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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