Certified Surgical Technologist - OR Scrub Expert

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a Surgical Technologist to function as a scrub person in the Operating Rooms, set up cases with proper instrumentation, and assist under RN guidance. The role supports infant to geriatric patients and adheres to safety and infection control standards.

Candidates need a formal surgical technology program graduate or certification, HS diploma, and either new graduate or experienced technologist.

Qualifications

• Certification in surgical technology is required.
• High school graduate or certified equivalent; graduate of a formal surgical technology program.
• New graduate or experienced surgical technologist can qualify.

Responsibilities

• Functions as scrub person in the Operating Rooms and assumes other duties as assigned.
• Sets up cases with proper instrumentation and supplies prior to start of case.
• Follows hospital policy for hand asepsis and maintains sterile field.
• Maintains organized sterile field and ensures correct tray of instruments for safe handling.
• Accurately prepares specimens and communicates with the RN circulator.

Skills

Time management

Sterile technique

Infection control

Equipment operation

Education

Certification in surgical technology

High school diploma or certified equivalent; graduate of surgical technology program

Associates Degree (preferred)

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking a Surgical Technologist to function as a scrub person in the Operating Rooms, set up cases with proper instrumentation, and assist under RN guidance. The role supports infant to geriatric patients and adheres to safety and infection control standards.

Candidates need a formal surgical technology program graduate or certification, HS diploma, and either new graduate or experienced technologist.