Senior Surgical Tech & OR Mentor - Night Shift

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to support the operating room under RN supervision. The role requires experience with multiple surgical specialties, sterile technique, and instrument management.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technology certificate/associate degree and at least 5 years of experience, with required certifications. Join a nationally recognized health system committed to patient-centered care and safety.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and speaks English fluently.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborates with other health care providers in patient care.
• Able to delegate to team members as required.
• Multi-tasks effectively; works in fast-paced environments.
• Handles stressful/emergency situations professionally.
• Maintains high attention to detail in all tasks.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures required for this role.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) necessary.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to prioritize, use independent judgment, and think critically.
• Familiar with basic computer tools such as Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Sets up sterile tables and instruments.
• Maintains sterile technique and organizes the back table.
• Assists surgeon by passing instruments during procedures.
• Prepares case carts and reviews surgical schedules.
• Participates in post-procedure pause and specimen handling.
• Ensures compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Assists in room setup and turnover between cases.
• Supports team with patient transport and comfort measures.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

English language proficiency

Customer service

Collaboration with healthcare team

Delegation to team

Multi-tasking

Stress & emergency handling

Attention to detail

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Basic computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Judgment & prioritization

Critical thinking

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma / GED + Surgical Technology training

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Senior Surgical Technologist to support the operating room under RN supervision. The role requires experience with multiple surgical specialties, sterile technique, and instrument management.

Qualifications include a Surgical Technology certificate/associate degree and at least 5 years of experience, with required certifications. Join a nationally recognized health system committed to patient-centered care and safety.