Certified Surgical Technologist Main Operating Room

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown is seeking a Surgical Tech to support the Operating Room Main in a day, full-time role. You will anticipate instruments and supplies for procedures and ensure sterile technique and patient safety throughout the operation.

Minimum requirements include BLS within 30 days of hire and NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential. Education can be high school with experience or an associate/technical degree. Ascension offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience or an associate/technical degree or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Surgical Tech credential from NBSTSA before hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Act as the surgeon's right hand by anticipating instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure patient safety through precise positioning, draping, and sterile field management.

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

NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department/Specialty: Operating Room Main
• Schedule: Day l Full-time #nextgenhealthcare
  

Your future role at a glance

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
• Department/Specialty: Operating Room Main
• Schedule: Day l Full-time #nextgenhealthcare
  

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Intuitive Surgical Partnership: Act as the "right hand" to our surgeons by anticipating every move. With elite focus and a proactive mindset, you’ll ensure the exact instrument or supply is ready before it’s even requested.
• Patient Advocacy in Motion: You are a critical guardian of the patient's journey. From precision positioning to meticulous draping, you ensure safety, dignity, and clinical excellence at every stage of the procedure.
• Guardian of Accuracy: Take ownership of the sterile field with masterfully organized workflows. By maintaining 100% accuracy in instrument and sponge counts, you serve as the final word in patient safety from incision to closure.

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.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist training prior to 5/21/07 and completed by 5/21/10.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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