Operating Room Surgical Technician — Full-Time

Optim-Healthcare; Reidsville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Optim-Healthcare in Reidsville, GA seeks a Surgical Technician (FT) to prepare the operating room, organize instrumentation, and assist surgeons during procedures. The role requires maintaining a sterile environment and collaborating with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates who completed an accredited Surgical Technologist Program; NBSTA certification is preferred, and BLS is required to support patient care. Experience is welcome but new grads are also considered.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of a recognized and accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• NBSTA Certification as a surgical technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room for surgical procedures, assembles supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Assists in clean-up of rooms between procedures and at the end of the schedule.
• Assists in monitoring and maintaining instruments, supplies, and equipment in the unit.
• Maintains proficiency in knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and AORN / AAMI standards of asepsis.
• Participates in sponge, needle, and instruments count with the circulating nurse as needed.
• Responsible for identifying and preserving specimens received during surgery.
• Reports to supervisor any unusual occurrences, breaks in technique, malfunctioning equipment, any unsafe condition or potential hazard.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Instrument handling

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a recognized Surgical Technologist Program

Tools

NBSTA certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Optim-Healthcare in Reidsville, GA seeks a Surgical Technician (FT) to prepare the operating room, organize instrumentation, and assist surgeons during procedures. The role requires maintaining a sterile environment and collaborating with the surgical team.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates who completed an accredited Surgical Technologist Program; NBSTA certification is preferred, and BLS is required to support patient care. Experience is welcome but new grads are also considered.