Surgical First Assistant

United Surgical Partners International; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible financial benefits

401(k) and access to retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Certified Surgical First Assistant for St. Thomas Surgery Center – Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. This role requires assisting surgeons during procedures without weekend or holiday shifts.

The candidate must have a High School Diploma, complete a Surgical Technician Program, and hold a Surgical First Assistant Certification. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, and more.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons by arranging and handing over tools.
• Hold open incisions and dress surgical wounds.

Skills

surgical assistance

medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Surgical Technician Program

NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification

Job description

St. Thomas Surgery Center – Midtown is Hiring a Certified Surgical First Assistant

No Weekends, no call, no Holiday!

A surgical first assistant plays a vital role in a successful surgical procedure. They are primarily in charge of assisting surgeons, such as by arranging and handing over tools, holding open incisions, and dressing surgical wounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program.
• NBSTSA Surgical First Assistant Certification required.
• Two years of Certified Surgical First Assistant experience in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation