Certified Surgical Technologist
Ascension
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Description
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Nashville surgical team is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to work in a full-time, in-office capacity. You'll function as the surgeon's essential partner in the operating room, anticipating needs and maintaining the sterile field with precision. The role demands meticulous attention to detail—from instrument and sponge counts to patient positioning and draping—making you a critical safeguard for patient safety from incision to closure.
To qualify, you must hold current NBSTSA surgical technologist certification and obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire. You'll need either a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, an associate's or technical degree, or four years of applicable surgical technologist experience. Tennessee has specific credentialing pathways for applicants without current certification; if that applies to you, review the state code requirements listed in the job posting.
Ascension is a large nonprofit Catholic health system recognized as a top workplace and military-friendly employer. The organization emphasizes a culture of service and connection, and this role sits at the heart of that mission—directly impacting patient outcomes and clinical excellence in a structured surgical environment.
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