Certified Surgical Technician

Memorial Hospital - North Georgia; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial in Georgia is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the operating room team. You will prepare the OR, set up instruments, assist the surgical team, and maintain a sterile environment for a variety of procedures.

The role demands adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive approach to patient care during complex surgeries. You'll work with dedicated professionals, ensure safety protocols are followed, and contribute to efficient intraoperative care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved surgical technologist program or military equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire or eligible.
• BLS/CPR certification at hiring or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and assemble instruments and supplies.
• Assist the surgical team and maintain a sterile field.
• Adapt quickly to procedures and communicate effectively with the OR staff.
• Support patient healing through diligent teamwork.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Effective communication

PPE usage

Education

Surgical technologist program or military

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or eligible

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Georgia Surgery

Full Time: Days with call requirements

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.
Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.
To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment
• Use of unit specific equipment
• Good telephone and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changes in healthcare technology
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Use of appropriate PPE and safe patient handling devices

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from a surgical technologist program through an approved school or the military, upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist, within 6 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.