Certified Surgical First Assist, PRN - Lebanon ASC

Certified Surgical First Assistant (PRN)

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

The Vanderbilt Surgery Center in Lebanon delivers high-quality outpatient surgical care in a modern, patient-focused setting. Patients appreciate receiving exceptional Vanderbilt care in a warm, personal environment close to home. Our local team creates a tight-knit, supportive workplace where collaboration and patient care come first. As a growing ASC, we combine world-class standards with a welcoming, community feel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Certified Surgical Scrub Tech/First Assistant
• Assist surgeon on surgical procedures with hemodynamics, suturing, retracting
• Assist OR staff as requested
• Adheres to practices and policies outlined to ensure patient safety and follows infection control standards
• May perform as a Surgical Technologist when not First Assisting.

Qualifications:

• Required: Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
• Required: Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Required: Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
• Preferred: CST - Certified Surgical Tech - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR TS-C Tech in Surgery - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Required: Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
• CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant - National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
• CSA- Certified Surgical Assistant - National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• SA-C American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.