Ortho Certified First Assistant - Ambulatory Surgery

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition & certification assistance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Premier Ambulatory Surgery Center in Nashville, TN is seeking a Certified First Assist to work under the operating surgeon as the first/second assistant, supporting exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks to ensure safe outcomes.

This role requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program with CSFA and CSA credentials, BLS; one year OR experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting; and current BCLS at employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program with CSFA credential.
• BLS certification required; BCLS certification upon employment.
• At least 1 year operating room experience; ambulatory surgery center preferred.
• Ortho experience required; CSA credential held.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon as first/second assistant during operative procedures.
• Aid exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks to ensure safe outcomes.
• Restock and change over rooms between cases.
• Position patient, prep skin, and drape according to protocol.
• Communicate needs with the surgical team and anesthesia personnel.
• Support efficient, sterile workflow and patient safety throughout cases.

Skills

Ortho experience

CSA certification

CSFA credential

BLS certification

Education

CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program

CSFA credential

CSA certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Premier Ambulatory Surgery Center in Nashville, TN is seeking a Certified First Assist to work under the operating surgeon as the first/second assistant, supporting exposure, hemostasis, and other technical tasks to ensure safe outcomes.

This role requires graduation from a CAAHEP-accredited surgical assisting program with CSFA and CSA credentials, BLS; one year OR experience, preferably in an ambulatory setting; and current BCLS at employment.