Surgical Tech Procurement

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN seeks a Surgical Technician to support cardiovascular and neurosurgical procedures. You will prepare the operating room, hand instruments to surgeons, and assist with patient positioning and draping, ensuring accurate instrument counts and sterile technique throughout surgeries.

The role requires NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential and BLS, with an educational pathway ranging from HS equivalency to an associate/technical degree.

Qualifications

• NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential required prior to hire/transfer date.
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire or transfer date required.
• Education: HS diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficient performance of cardiovascular and/or neurosurgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor instrument counts throughout procedures and assist with hemostasis during surgery.

Education

NBSTSA Surgical Tech credential

BLS Provider

High School diploma equivalency / Associate's / Technical degree / 4 years experience

Job description

• Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of cardiovascular and/or neurosurgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument counts throughout procedures and assist surgeons' provision of hemostasis during surgery.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Donor Care Procurement OR
• Schedule: PRN | Rotating Shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Facilitate the safe and efficient performance of cardiovascular and/or neurosurgical procedures.
• Prepare surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.
• Hand required/requested instruments and supplies to surgeon during surgery.
• Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Maintain instruments in an organized manner and monitor/track instrument counts throughout procedures and assist surgeons' provision of hemostasis during surgery.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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