Certified Surgical First Assistant Plastics and Gynecology

Ascension • Nashville, TN

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical First Assistant supports the operating room team in plastics and gynecology procedures at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, Tennessee. The role provides direct intraoperative assistance to surgeons, including tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning. It also helps maintain operating room readiness by preparing the suite according to surgeon preferences and supporting sterile turnarounds. The assistant manages patient positioning and stabilizing equipment to optimize surgical exposure while protecting patient safety, dignity, and comfort. This is a full-time, day-shift position with a $12,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Obtain BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Hold Certified First Surgical Assistant certification before hire or job transfer. Accepted certifications are from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, the American Board of Surgical Assistants, or the National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants. Certification is not required for individuals hired or transferred before 5/30/21.
• Meet one of the education and experience pathways: high school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience; an associate's or technical degree; or 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CST experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during complex procedures with tissue manipulation, retraction, and advanced suctioning.
• Prepare and customize the operating room suite to meet surgeon preferences.
• Support streamlined, sterile operating room turnarounds.
• Position and stabilize patients and equipment to provide optimal surgical exposure while prioritizing patient safety, dignity, and comfort.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, tuition reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.
• $12,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED