Technician-Surgical Instrument

Company: Ascension, A17
Location: Murfreesboro
Posted on: May 7, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Title:--Operating Room Boardrunner - Charge Nurse - Operating Room NurseCity/State: Nashville, TNFacility: Saint Thomas MidtownDepartment: SurgeryAdditional Details:--This position will work four 10 hr shifts. 6:30a-5p - Will participate in the Manager Call Rotation.-- Will act as a liason regarding staffing, answering--questions. etc. while on call.--What You Will Do:As Boardrunner/Charge Nurse--with Saint Thomas Health,--you will have the opportunity to lead--daily operations of surgical suites in support of surgical procedures.Responsibilities:Leads and coordinates shift operations including schedules and resources.Prepares surgical operating suite with sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies.Communicate with surgeons; acting as the liason between staff and surgeons and schedulingHelp--to ensure the day flows wellPerforms occasional staff orientation. Provides input to staff performance evaluations.This position may occasionally circulate which would include:Assists surgeons during surgery, providing required and requested instruments and supplies to surgeon and assisting with hemostasis.Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.Maintains instruments in an organized manner and monitors and tracks instruments counts throughout procedures.Why Join Ascension? Ascension Saint Thomas is the leading faith-based health care system in Tennessee and is a part of Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world's largest Catholic health system. We are committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable.--What Ascension Saint Thomas has to offer:--Power of Purpose: For us, work is more than the place we go each day. It's an environment that nurtures relationships, connects talent, and understands patients. Our innovative spirit impacts and influences the community that we serve.--Culture of Teamwork:We encourage diversity of talents while offering the support of a multi-disciplinary team.Professional Development: By supporting our associates and their professional development, we ultimately enhance the care and services we provide to the community. Through this development, our associates find new opportunities for career advancement.--Compensation/Benefits:Ascension Saint Thomas provides a competitive compensation package inclusive of a wide range of flexible benefit options. We support work-life balance through generous paid time off and encourage spirituality in the workplace.--Innovative Environment: We are a progressive, stable company with 120 years of experience in delivering world-class personalized care. At Ascension Saint Thomas, we are actively trying new solutions to help overcome some of healthcare's toughest challenges.--About Saint Thomas Midtown: --Largest obstetrical program in Tennessee, region and Ascension Health with 6,600 births annually58,000+ ED visitsState of the art, newly renovated orthopedic instituteNewly opened comprehensive cancer instituteRobust robotic surgical programWhy Nashville?Known as "Music City", Nashville is the place to be to hear live music and is home to some of America's most exciting music attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. --Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and approximately 2 million people call the metro area home. The city is a great place to work, live and raise a family. It has an abundance of amazing places to eat and outdoor activities; all with a touch of southern charm. --Nashvillians can be found enjoying the Cumberland river or out swimming in one of the many lakes surrounding the city, attending a Titans or Predators game, or eating the Nashville famous hot chicken.-- Nashville prides itself in its education system and is often called the "Athens of the South" because of the amazing universities in the city such as Vanderbilt or Belmont to name a few. --Nashville has more accolades than you can count, but several recent most notable ones include:Nashville was named one of America's Best Cities for Beer and Brewery Tours, and one of the 10 Best Foodie Vacations in America by TripAdvisor. (June 2018)Nashville was included in The World's Best Cities 2018 by Best Cities. (March 2018)The following categories of South's Best 2018 by Southern Living included Nashville: The South's Best Cities, The South's Friendliest Cities, The South's Best Food Cities. (March 2018)The Nashville Predators were named The Best Franchise in Sports by ESPN. (October 2017)The Best Big Cities in the U.S. list by Cond Nast Traveler included Nashville. (October 2017)What You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s): BLS Provider--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--One or more of the following: Licensed--Registered Nurse--credentialed from the--Tennessee Board of Nursing--or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State"--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--Certified--First--Surgical Assistant--credentialed from the--National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--Surgical Tech--credentialed from the--National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)--obtained within--6 Months (180 days)--of hire date or job transfer date.--Education:Diploma--High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree requiredWork Experience:1 year of experience required.Equal Employment Opportunity Saint Thomas Health Services complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment practices on the basis of citizenship, race, color, religion, gender, age, national and ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.No question or item on this application for employment is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination.-- Information obtained through this application will be used solely to determine qualifications and suitability for employment. This application will be valid for a period of 90 days from date of completion.--Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement Saint Thomas Health--participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (link to E-verify site)

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