Surgical First Assist OR

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Saint Thomas West
• Department: Main Operating Room
• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift
• Sign-on bonus: Available

• Position patients and prepare the surgical suite to ensure optimal exposure, comfort and safety.
• Maintain clear visualization of the operative site through tissue manipulation, retraction, suctioning and irrigation.
• Apply appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Support post-procedure room cleanup by removing soiled case carts, supplies and waste.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Approved Local Exception. Approved for local use in TN to add REGNURSE. All other ministries must seek approval to use Approved Local Exception.
  • Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

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.