Urgent Hiring Certified First Assistant | Main OR | Full-Time Opportunity

Plans, implements, and evaluates surgical patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
Position Requirements
* High school graduate.
* Must respond to hospital within thirty minutes for "on call" requirements.
* Previous First Assist experience or one year scrub tech experience
* Perioperative Care
* The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment for the following surgical specialties: general, AEM; genitourinary, lithotripsy; ophthalmologic/Phacoemulsification/I&A; plastic; orthopedic/Andrews table/total joint replacement/Captain's Chair/ spinal fixation cases; ENT; obstetric/gynecologic; vascular; oral; Amsco Flash Autoclave; Network computer system, Omnicell Medication System, AT&T Language Line.
* A surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.
* Requires the ability to communicate in English orally and in writing.
* Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day.
* Constantly required to push/pull objects up to 175 lbs.
* Requires the ability to lift and turn patients, with assistance, up to 250 lbs.
Key Results
* Collaborates with appropriate surgical team members to effectively coordinate the delivery of patient care in a timely manner.
* Assists with providing emotional and psychosocial support for patient and family.
* Creates and maintains a sterile field by using principles of aseptic practice in varying situations, initiates corrective action when break in technique occurs, communicates/documents maintenance of sterile field.
* Anticipates and provides safe anatomical positioning based on the needs of the patient and surgeon in accordance to policy and procedure.
* Assists with control of the OR Suite environment (temperature, humidity, and sensory) maintain traffic patterns, and adheres to OR sanitation policies.
* Handles/ transports/ prepares medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment using supplies judiciously and documents patient charges completely and accurately.
* Maintain position specific qualification
* Other duties as assigned
Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,500 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, a 337-bed facility which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Company Culture:
We are passionate about the care we offer and also our standards of performance which include compassion, respect, accountability and safety -- toward our patients and also toward our colleagues. We're looking for talented, caring, and mission-minded professionals who view their career in healthcare as more than just a paycheck, but as a true calling. We are proud of our unique culture that balances doing what we love, working alongside a supportive team, and maintaining a good quality of life - all while making a difference no matter your department or position.
Community Overview:
Franklin sits in the heart of Williamson County, which has the top-rated school system in the state, a plethora of parks and green spaces, fabulous restaurants, a rich traditional of hospitality, and of course, world-class healthcare. Various publications have showered Franklin with such accolades as one of the "Best Southern Towns," "Best Place to Live," "Top 10 Community for Job Growth," and "Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business."
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* PTO
* Retirement Matching
* Tuition reimbursement
* Discount programs
* FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
* Identity Theft Protection
* Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.