Spine OR Surgical First Assistant - Day Shift, $12K Sign-On

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off (PTO) & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN seeks a Certified First Surgical Assistant to join the operating room spine team. You will provide high-level intraoperative support, manage instrument needs, and help maintain sterile turnover for each case. This role is a full-time day position with a $12,000 sign-on bonus.

The role emphasizes patient safety, precise positioning, and collaboration with surgeons to deliver exceptional outcomes in spine procedures.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire required.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant required; CST experience preferred for some roles.
• Previous CST experience is preferred.
• Education options include HS diploma with experience or an technical/associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon intraoperatively with tissue manipulation, retraction, and suctioning.
• Manage OR setup, sterile turnarounds, and align with surgeon preferences for each case.
• Ensure patient positioning and equipment stability for optimal surgical exposure while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.

Skills

BLS

Certified First Surgical Assistant

Team collaboration

Intraoperative assistance

Patient positioning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN seeks a Certified First Surgical Assistant to join the operating room spine team. You will provide high-level intraoperative support, manage instrument needs, and help maintain sterile turnover for each case. This role is a full-time day position with a $12,000 sign-on bonus.

The role emphasizes patient safety, precise positioning, and collaboration with surgeons to deliver exceptional outcomes in spine procedures.