Certified Surgical First Assist, Monroe Carell

Job Summary

Join one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals, where your expertise as a Certified Surgical First Assist (CSFA) will directly impact the lives of pediatric patients and their families. At Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, we are committed to delivering world‑class surgical care through innovation, compassion, and teamwork.

• Full‑Time, Days (4x10s)
• Variable schedule with late stay
• No on‑call requirement

• Sign‑On Bonus: $20,000 (taxable), paid in equal installments over 2 years (not available to current or recent VUMC employees within the past 12 months)
• Relocation Assistance:
  Up to $10,000 (taxable), paid within 45 days of hire (eligible for relocation from >100 miles; same employee restrictions apply)

• Assist with operating room team tasks, including room preparation, setup, and clean‑up.
• Support patient positioning to maximize access to the operative site while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Maintain a surgically clean environment to reduce the potential for patient infection through aseptic principles.
• Initiate appropriate intra‑operative behaviors unique to first assisting.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Required:
  
  Graduate of an approved specific discipline OR successful completion of a surgical assistant training program during the applicant's service as a member of any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
• Required:
  
  Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Required:
  
  Registration with the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners.
• Required:
  
  Certification from one of the listed issuers below:
  • CSFA – Certified Surgical First Assistant – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant – National Surgical Assistant Association (NSAA)
  • CSA – Certified Surgical Assistant – National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
  • SA‑C – Surgical Assistant Certified – American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA)

• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate):
  Mastery of equipment and related devices, able to resolve equipment problems.
• Procedures Knowledge (Intermediate):
  Mastery of procedures knowledge, able to train and educate others.
• Operating Room Care (Intermediate):
  Mastery of operating room care, able to provide leadership.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate):
  Mastery of environmental sterility and safety, able to train and educate others.
• Inventory Management (Novice):
  Basic proficiency in inventory management skills, monitor material moved into and out of stockroom locations.
• Surgical Technology (Intermediate):
  Mastery of surgical technology, able to provide leadership.
• Equipment Maintenance (Intermediate):
  Mastery of preventive maintenance, able to conduct predictive maintenance on core products and equipment.

• Organizational Impact:
  Independently performs non‑routine tasks that significantly impact team and related teams.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of Work:
  Gathers and analyzes data to solve problems with little or no precedent.
• Breadth of Knowledge:
  Applies advanced job knowledge and has developed a breadth of skills in other areas.
• Team Interaction:
  Serves as a lead for the team by providing expertise and guidance to team members.

• Supporting Colleagues – Develops Self and Others:
  Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others.
• Building and Maintaining Relationships – Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicating Effectively – Recognizes group interactions and modifies one’s communication style.
• Delivering Excellent Services – Serves others with compassion, seeks to understand needs.
• Solving Complex Problems – Approaches problems from different angles and identifies new possibilities.
• Offering Meaningful Advice and Support – Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner.
• Ensuring High Quality – Engages in formal and informal dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
• Managing Resources Effectively – Demonstrates accountability and stewards organizational resources.
• Fostering…