Days | Full-time How you’ll make an impact in this role Dynamic Operations & Staffing Management: Strategically orchestrates daily OR scheduling, room assignments, and add-on cases; optimizes throughput by collaborating with Anesthesia for second-room allocations and efficiently managing staff break/lunch relief. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance: Serves as the frontline defender of clinical standards by conducting regular OR rounds, enforcing strict surgical attire protocols, and ensuring daily verification of all emergency equipment.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication: Partners closely with OR leadership, staff, and ancillary departments to seamlessly communicate real-time schedule changes, ensuring total alignment and operational readiness. 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.
One or more of the following required: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home statelicense for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified First Surgical Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Associates who hired/transferred before 04/30/2018 are not required to hold certification.
The following Issuing Authorities are acceptable: NBSTSA, ABSA, and NCCSA. Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting(NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Additional Preferences: Licensed Registered Nurse highly preferred. Must be able to work a 3 x 12 schedule 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
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