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Organization:
VWCH ASC OR
Job Summary:
The Certified Surgical First Assist provides proper and efficient care of the patient in the operating room under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse. He/she knows sterile technique, understands basic anatomy and operative procedures. He/she also has knowledge of instruments and equipment used in the operating rooms. May perform as a Surgical Technologist when not First Assisting. Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners is required.
Position Details:
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 4x10's
- Late Stay is expected
Sign-On Bonus:
- This full-time position includes a $20,000 taxable sign-on bonus, distributed in 4 equal payments over two years.
- Note: This bonus is not available to current VUMC employees or those who have worked at VUMC within the past twelve months.
Relocation Bonus:
- Eligible candidates can receive up to $10,000 (taxable) for relocation expenses, payable within 45 days of hire. Bonus amount to be awarded is based on relocation distance.
- To qualify, candidates must relocate from a distance greater than 100 miles.
- Note: This bonus is not available to current VUMC employees or those who have worked at VUMC within the past twelve months.
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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. Prior experience as CST is preferred.
Required: Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
Preferred: Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
NBSTSA CST – National Board of Surgical Technologist and Surgical Assistants, Certified Surgical Technologist.
NCCT – TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing, Tech In Surgery.
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- Surgical Assistant-Certified - American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)
Technical Capabilities:
Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of preventive maintenance in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully maintaining equipment, products, or systems without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to conduct predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.
Operating Room Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of…