First Assistant Registered Nurse or Certified Surgical Tech Operating Room

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Certified Surgical Tech or RN First Assistant for our Operating Room as a Full Time Assistant.       

The surgical first assistant position is primarily responsible to perform “scrub” duties under the direction of a registered nurse and assist the physician during procedures as directed by the physician, assist in preparing for surgical procedures either routine or emergency, assisting in the maintenance of equipment and supplies, and other tasks assigned by supervisor. Surgical techs apply knowledge of age-related factors to patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. This is a weekend position with the hours being from 7AM Saturday to 7AM Monday.       

First Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:       

• Demonstrates competency to perform proper specimen collection
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain sterile technique
• Competency to provide equipment and supplies based on patient needs
• Demonstrates active interest in increasing clinical understanding and abilities
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize proper instrument sterilization techniques
• Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment and follow established safety measure

Required Skills & Qualifications:       

• Holds current Surgical Technician certification established by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee 
• Employee must have valid BLS upon hire. CPI required within 90 days of hire.    

About Nashville General Hospital       

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community       

Our benefits include:       

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees

 Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran