Certified Surgical First Assistant Spine

Ascension • Nashville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves serving as a seamless extension of the surgeon's hands during complex procedures, providing high-level assistance including tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning as a critical pillar of the intraoperative team. The position also entails owning the rhythm of the OR, customizing the suite to meet specific surgeon preferences, and managing streamlined, sterile turnarounds to ensure readiness for cases. Additionally, the role requires mastering patient positioning and stabilizing equipment to provide optimal surgical exposure while prioritizing patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

Requirements

• 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. Accepted: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting; American Board of Surgical Assistants; or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CST experience

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level assistance during complex procedures, including tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning.
• Act as a critical pillar of the intraoperative team.
• Customize the operating room suite to meet specific surgeon preferences.
• Manage streamlined, sterile turnarounds of the operating room.
• Masterfully manage patient positioning and stabilizing equipment to provide optimal surgical exposure.
• Prioritize the dignity and comfort of patients during surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree