Certified Surgical First Assistant — OR Pro (11am–7pm)

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3–9% of

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10%

Education assistance

Time Away From Work (paid time off, 经过

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join our Surgical Service teams. You will work directly with surgeons in the operating room, scrub and assist during procedures, and contribute to positive patient interactions across gynecology, general, spine and other services.

Our teams emphasize compassionate care and patient safety, with Robotic, laparoscopic and open techniques supported by modern equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a First Assistant through NBSTSA is REQUIRED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year of experience as a Surgical First Assistant preferred or required by position.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the surgeon’s preferences and patient needs to the surgical team.
• Position the patient to provide exposure for the procedure and satisfy surgeon preference.
• Provide intraoperative skills such as visualization, trocar insertion, hemostasis, tissue handling, and wound drain care.
• Operate and manage open, laparoscopic, and robotic equipment as required.
• Perform suturing and closing of incisions using surgeon-preferred techniques.
• Provide postoperative care tasks including wound dressings, patient transfer, and monitoring for complications.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

First Assistant NBSTSA Certification

Job description

TriStar Summit Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant to join our Surgical Service teams. You will work directly with surgeons in the operating room, scrub and assist during procedures, and contribute to positive patient interactions across gynecology, general, spine and other services.

Our teams emphasize compassionate care and patient safety, with Robotic, laparoscopic and open techniques supported by modern equipment.