Surgical First Assist OR

Ascension•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Surgical First Assist in the Main Operating Room at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN. The position is full-time, day shift, with guaranteed hours. The Surgical First Assist will be responsible for positioning patients, providing visualization of the operative site, achieving hemostasis, assisting with wound closure and dressing application, and participating as a surgical team member in preparing the surgical suite. The role also includes assisting with room cleanup and the removal of supplies and trash after surgical cases.

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. 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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.