Elite OR Surgical Assistant, General - Full-Time

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $12,000

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to support surgeons in the operating room. This full-time, day-shift role offers a sign-on bonus of $12,000 and a chance to contribute to high‑stakes procedures in a busy OR setting.

The position requires BLS within 30 days of hire and a Certified First Surgical Assistant designation with NABSA/ABSA/NBCCSA recognition.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant required prior to hire; eligible certifications include NBSTSA, ABSA, or NBCCSA.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during procedures with tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning.
• Own OR rhythm: customize suite for surgeon preferences and ensure sterile turnaround efficiency.
• Manage patient positioning and equipment to maximize surgical exposure while ensuring patient dignity and comfort.

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN is seeking a Certified Surgical Assistant to support surgeons in the operating room. This full-time, day-shift role offers a sign-on bonus of $12,000 and a chance to contribute to high‑stakes procedures in a busy OR setting.

The position requires BLS within 30 days of hire and a Certified First Surgical Assistant designation with NABSA/ABSA/NBCCSA recognition.