Certified Surgical First Assistant PRN

United Surgical Partners International • Nashville, TN

80d

About The Position

Welcome to St. Thomas Surgery Center - Midtown! At Saint Thomas Surgery Center - Midtown, we believe that health and compassionate care are inseparable. Our mission is to treat every patient and their family as if they were our own-delivering exceptional care with dedication and compassion, every time, without exception. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures in an operating room.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by arranging and handing over tools.
• Hold open incisions during surgery.
• Dress surgical wounds post-operation.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees