Certified Surgical Tech

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC seeks a Certified Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. The role involves preparing sterile fields, maintaining asepsis, passing instruments, and supporting efficient case turnover under the supervision of the perioperative team.

The Technician will ensure instrument readiness, assist with patient positioning, counts, and documentation, and help uphold infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Technical school graduate in Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing required
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0–2 years operating room surgical technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room with instruments, equipment and supplies per procedure and physician preference card
• Maintains sterile field throughout surgery following universal precautions and sterile technique
• Anticipates surgeon needs and passes instruments accurately during procedures
• Handles instruments and equipment per policy, including inspection, cleaning and sterilization
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts for patient safety
• Assists with patient positioning, draping and transfer under RN direction
• Maintains physician preference cards and procedural documentation
• Restocks supplies and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Technical School graduate in Surgical Technology or PN

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences

0-2 years OR experience

Job description

Certified Surgical Technician

Full-time, Days 7a-7p with call

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician – Certified works collaboratively with the surgical team to facilitate safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in the operating room. This role prepares and maintains the sterile field, anticipates surgical team needs, and ensures proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surgical Technician – Certified also supports OR efficiency through equipment readiness, inventory management, and adherence to infection prevention protocols.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card.
• Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures.
• Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization.
• Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety.
• Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness.
• Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation.
• Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required or
• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
• 0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Expertise in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and sterile processing.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly during procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to maintain efficient workflow.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards, including safety and infection control protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with the perioperative team.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required