Certified Surgical First Assistant / General OR
Company: Ascension
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Details Department: Operating Room Schedule: Full Time Evenings
Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Location: Murfreesboro,
TN OR Call Requirement – 1 shift every 5-6 weeks Benefits Paid time
off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term &
short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental
leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back
to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position.
Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to,
experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the
time of the offer. Responsibilities Provide direct assistance to
surgeons during surgical procedures. 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. Requirements Licensure / Certification /
Registration: 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.
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.
Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team
Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a
125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the
only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee.
Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of
care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint
ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health
system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate,
personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living
communities. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we
do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back,
volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension
careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your
life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment
Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth,
and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national
origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran
status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any
other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information,
view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your
Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization,
Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to
help support the well-being of our military families, spouses,
veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply
their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian
career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note
that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals
who have applied for a position using our official application. Be
on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension
will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic
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