Surgical First Assistant - Part-Time OR (Weekend Nights)

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension's Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN seeks a part-time Certified First Surgical Assistant to join the Main OR. This role requires 24 hours per week with guaranteed hours and weekend night shifts.

You will assist the surgical team by positioning patients, providing visualization of the operative site, controlling bleeding, closing incisions, applying dressings, and helping prepare the suite per surgeon preferences.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant required; various boards accepted as listed in posting.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Position patient for best exposure and safety; use stabilizing equipment as needed.
• Provide visualization of operative site; manipulate tissue, retract, sponging, suction and irrigation.
• Use techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with wound closure, dressings and drainage systems; assist in room cleanup after cases.
• Prepare surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with instruments and supplies.

Skills

BLS Provider

Certified First Surgical Assistant

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

Associate's degree or technical degree

4 years applicable cumulative job experience

Job description

Ascension's Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN seeks a part-time Certified First Surgical Assistant to join the Main OR. This role requires 24 hours per week with guaranteed hours and weekend night shifts.

You will assist the surgical team by positioning patients, providing visualization of the operative site, controlling bleeding, closing incisions, applying dressings, and helping prepare the suite per surgeon preferences.