Surgical First Assist - Main OR, PRN

Piedmont-Healthcare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital, part of Piedmont-Healthcare, seeks a skilled First Assistant Surgical Technologist to join our perioperative team. The role supports the surgeon as a first assistant during operative and invasive procedures, ensuring sterile technique and timely instrument delivery.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of perioperative services experience, graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program, and hold CST/BCLS and a CSF/CSA/SA-C type certification.

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.
• 3 years perioperative services experience required.
• Licenses: CST, BCLS, and one of CSA/CSFA/SA-C certifications or equivalent.

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 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by Piedmont surgeon during orientation

Tools

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

BCLS - Basic Life Support

CSA/CSFA/SA-C or equivalent certification

Job description

Overview

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
• One of the following
• Certified surgical assistant (CSA) Upon Hire Required or
• Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA) Upon Hire Required or
• Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Henry Hospital