Surg Tech-Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular OR

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist physicians during surgeries in the OR across multiple specialties. You will perform technical and some patient-care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and act as a resource across various surgical service lines.

The role requires a Surgical Tech certification with at least 3 years of experience (or 10 years combined experience in lieu of certification) and current BCLS; GA LPN license or CST certification as

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or LPN program required.
• 3 years of experience and Surgical Tech Certification required or in lieu of degree 7 years of experience can be substituted for certification for a total requirement of 10 years of Surgical Tech experience.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required; LPN license in GA if applicable; CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines and serves as a resource.

Skills

Surgical tech certification

OR experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technology Program or LPN program

Job description

Overview

Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties, performing technical and some patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines. Assumes additional responsibilities for maintaining surgical specialties as necessary and serves as a resource. Functions on a more global level and is more involved in detailed surgical endeavors related to the surgery department.

Responsibilities

Facilitating patient care by assisting the physician during surgery in the Operating Room (OR) for multiple specialties, performing technical and some patient care duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Functions as a clinical specialist across numerous service specialty lines. Assumes additional responsibilities for maintaining surgical specialties as necessary and serves as a resource. Functions on a more global level and is more involved in detailed surgical endeavors related to the surgery department.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and


• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or LPN program Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of expereince and Surgical Tech Certification Required or


• In lieu of degree 7 years of experience can be substituted for certification for a total requirement of 10 years of Surgical Tech experience. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and


• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Current GA LPN License, if applicable Upon Hire Required or


• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital