Certified Surgical First Assistant / Spine Operating Room

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit healthcare provider in Nashville is seeking a Surgical Assistant for PRN days in the Spine Operating Room. The ideal candidate will support surgeons directly during operations, ensure patient comfort and safety, and manage surgical tools effectively. Essential qualifications include BLS certification and a technical degree or equivalent experience. Join Ascension to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant certification required prior to hire or transfer (specific certifications accepted).
• High School diploma or equivalent required with 2 years of experience or an Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during operations, ensuring patient safety.
• Prepare the surgical suite and manage instruments according to preferences.
• Perform techniques for hemostasis and assist with post-surgical cleanup.

Skills

BLS certification

surgical assistance

patient positioning

hemostasis techniques

team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Spine Operating Room
• Schedule: PRN Days
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

What You Will Do

Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

• Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment whennecessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissueand 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.

What You Will 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

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 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.

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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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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.