First Assistant Surgical Tech – Main OR Support

Piedmont-Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a certified surgical technologist to serve as a first assistant in operative and invasive procedures. You will support the surgical team in the OR as a scrub tech, maintain the sterile field, and ensure timely instrument and supply preparation.

The role requires an accredited surgical technology education, a First Assistant credential or verification by a Piedmont surgeon, and active CST, BCLS, or equivalent certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program and completion of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a Piedmont surgeon.
• 3 years perioperative services experience required.
• CST, BCLS, and CSA/CSFA or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification.
• Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case and facilitates the procedure by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies and equipment as scrub tech.
• Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Skills

Perioperative experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Completion of First Assistant program or competency verified by Piedmont surgeon

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Certified surgical assistant (CSA) / CSFA / SA-C or equivalent

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a certified surgical technologist to serve as a first assistant in operative and invasive procedures. You will support the surgical team in the OR as a scrub tech, maintain the sterile field, and ensure timely instrument and supply preparation.

The role requires an accredited surgical technology education, a First Assistant credential or verification by a Piedmont surgeon, and active CST, BCLS, or equivalent certifications.