Surg Tech - First Assist, Days

Piedmont-Healthcare; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

Piedmont Macon Medical is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist/First Assistant to support operative and invasive procedures. The role requires scrub tech duties, sterile preparation, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have graduated from an accredited surgical technologist program, have 3 years of perioperative experience, and hold CST and BCLS certifications, with appropriate first assistant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period.
• 3 years perioperative services experience.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• CSA/CSFA/SA-C 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.
• Prepares and provides the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech.
• Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

First Assistant program completion or verified competency

3 years perioperative services experience

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Available

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

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. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited a surgical technologist program. Required and
• completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period. Required

Work Experience

• 3 years perioperative services experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and
• Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Macon Medical