PRN Certified Surgical First Assistant – Robotic & General

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Certified Surgical First Assistant PRN to join the surgical services team. You will scrub in, assist the surgeon in the OR, and work with robotic, laparoscopic, and open procedures while prioritizing patient safety and outcomes.

The role requires CST certification, CPR/BCLS within 30 days, and at least 1 year of First Assist experience.

Qualifications

• CST certified (Surgical Technologist)
• BCLS or CPR within 30 days of start date
• Certificate or Associate Degree required
• 1 year experience as Certified First Assist required

Responsibilities

• Communicate the surgeon’s preferences and patient needs to the surgical team
• Position the patient for exposure and surgeon preference
• Provide intraoperative skills such as visualization, trocar insertion, hemostasis, tissue handling, drains
• Operate open, laparoscopic, and robotic equipment as required for procedures
• Perform suturing, clamping, cauterizing, and tissue handling as directed
• Close incisions using appropriate suturing techniques
• Apply dressings, assist patient transfer, and monitor immediate postoperative concerns
• Collaborate with team to ensure continuity of care

Skills

First Assist experience

Education

Certificate or Associate Degree

Job description

TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Certified Surgical First Assistant PRN to join the surgical services team. You will scrub in, assist the surgeon in the OR, and work with robotic, laparoscopic, and open procedures while prioritizing patient safety and outcomes.

The role requires CST certification, CPR/BCLS within 30 days, and at least 1 year of First Assist experience.