Certified Surgical First Assistant / Spine
Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Details Department: Spine Schedule: 4 x 10, Full Time Days
Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Location: Nashville, TN
Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options &
wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs
(EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility
vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including,
but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and
salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Provide
direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures. Position
patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using
stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient
comfort and safety. Provide visualization of the operative site
using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and
materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. Utilize
appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent
hemostasis. Assist with body plane closure, application of wound
dressings and securing of drainage systems. Assist in room clean up
and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from
OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the
surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with
appropriate instruments, resources and supplies. Requirements
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. Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire
date or job transfer date required. Hired/transferred before
5/30/21 not required to hold certification. Accepted: National
Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; American Board
of Surgical Assistants; or National Commission for the
Certification of Surgical Assistants. 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. Additional Preferences
No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension Saint Thomas
is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of
providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non
profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system
offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a
network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices,
clinics and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading
non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands
of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across
hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. Our Mission,
Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every
associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive
impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs;
they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the
people around you. 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. As a
military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career
flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being
of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our
associates are empowered to apply their military experience and
unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay
Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an
offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a
position using our official application. Be on alert for possible
fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money
or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This
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