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Certified Surgical Technologist Main Operating Room

Ascension Health

Nashville, TNFull-time$25.17–35.08/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25.17–35.08/hr
Location
Nashville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider CertificationSurgical Tech Credential (NBSTSA)

Job overview

The Certified Surgical Technologist will support surgeons in the main operating room at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready, maintaining patient safety through precise positioning, draping, and sterile field management, and performing accurate instrument and sponge counts throughout procedures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical Instrument PreparationPatient PositioningDrapingSterile Field ManagementInstrument Count AccuracySponge Count AccuracyProactive Mindset

Qualifications

BLS Provider CertificationSurgical Tech Credential (NBSTSA)High School Diploma or EquivalentAssociate's Degree or Technical DegreeTwo Years Cumulative ExperienceEighteen Months Surgical Technologist Experience (if Non‑Certified)

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Nashville, TN

  • Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown

  • Department/Specialty: Operating Room Main

  • Schedule: Day l Full-time#nextgenhealthcare

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Intuitive Surgical Partnership: Act as the "right hand" to our surgeons by anticipating every move. With elite focus and a proactive mindset, you’ll ensure the exact instrument or supply is ready before it’s even requested.

  • Patient Advocacy in Motion: You are a critical guardian of the patient’s journey. From precision positioning to meticulous draping, you ensure safety, dignity, and clinical excellence at every stage of the procedure.

  • Guardian of Accuracy: Take ownership of the sterile field with masterfully organized workflows. By maintaining 100% accuracy in instrument and sponge counts, you serve as the final word in patient safety from incision to closure.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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.

  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist training prior to 5/21/07 and completed by 5/21/10.

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 25.17

Max Salary 35.08

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