Certified Surgical Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the operating room team. You will prepare the OR and surgical team for a range of procedures, setting up equipment and maintaining a sterile environment.

You will support the surgical team, adapt quickly, and contribute to patient healing through effective collaboration and clear communication with the OR staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a surgical technologist program or equivalent military training.
• Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and surgical team to support a variety of procedures.
• Set up surgical equipment and instruments daily.
• Assist the surgical team and maintain a sterile environment.
• Adapt quickly and collaborate effectively within the OR team.
• Contribute to patient healing through attentive care.
• Use general patient care equipment and communication devices.

Skills

Surgical technologist certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Surgical technologist program graduation or military training

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Georgia Surgery

Monday-Friday (7:00am-5:00pm)

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 communication skills
• Use of appropriate PPE and safe patient handling devices

Job Requirements

Required

• Other 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, within 14 - days

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.