Surgical Tech First Assist

East Georgia Regional Medical Center

Statesboro (GA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

Educational Assistance

Competitive salary and comprehensive

Paid Time Off Available

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA seeks a Surgical Technician First Assist to support surgeons during procedures, maintain a sterile field, prepare instruments, retract tissue, control bleeding, and assist in wound closure to help ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care experience and CST certification with CSFA or CSA credentials; Basic Life Support is required and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician in an acute care setting.
Proficiency in instrument handling and sterile technique.
Ability to assist with exposure, suctioning, and wound closure.

Responsibilities

Scrub role during procedures; prepare sterile supplies and organize sterile field.
Provide first assistant duties: exposure, retractors, suction, and sponging as directed.
Dissect tissues, clamp vessels, coagulate bleeding, place drains.
Assist with wound closure and dressing.
Ensure sterility and safety; perform counts with RN circulator; follow infection control.
Prepare and transport instruments for decontamination.
Assist in post-procedure room turnover.
Maintain regular attendance and comply with all policies.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Aseptic technique

Sterile field maintenance

Teamwork

Intraoperative problem solving

Education

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist

CSFA - Certified Surgical First Assistant

CSA - Certified Surgical Assistant

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

Surgical Technician First Assist

Full-time: 7 am - 5:30 pm, 4 10-hour shifts, with call

401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment
Educational Assistance
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Surgical Technician First Assist provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring efficient operative and invasive procedures by maintaining the sterile field, providing necessary instruments and supplies, and assisting in critical surgical tasks. This role requires advanced technical skills to support the surgical team, including positioning patients, retracting tissues, controlling bleeding, suturing, and applying dressings. The Surgical Technician First Assist collaborates with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and post-operative care.

Essential Functions

Functions as a scrub person during surgical procedures, preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments, maintaining an organized sterile field, and providing necessary instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
Performs first assistant duties, including providing exposure through instrument handling, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon.
Handles and dissects tissues, clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, and places drains as instructed by the surgeon.
Assists with wound closure, including suturing subcutaneous layers and skin, applying staples, and dressing surgical sites per surgeon instructions.
Ensures sterility and safety standards, conducting proper counting procedures with the RN circulator, following infection control protocols, and taking corrective actions if needed.
Prepares and transports surgical instruments for decontamination, ensuring proper handling and sterilization for future use.
Assists in post-procedure room turnover, ensuring procedural areas are properly cleaned and prepared for subsequent surgeries.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or First Assist in an acute care setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in surgical techniques, aseptic principles, and sterile field maintenance.
Strong knowledge of surgical anatomy, instrumentation, and procedural workflows.
Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and respond quickly to intraoperative changes.
Strong attention to detail in surgical counting procedures, patient positioning, and procedural safety.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, ensuring smooth collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia providers.
Knowledge of infection control standards, regulatory compliance, and patient safety guidelines.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure surgical environment, demonstrating composure and professionalism.

Licenses and Certifications

CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required and
Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) through NBSTSA required or
Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) through NSAA required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) is a 149-bed, Joint Commission‑accredited acute care hospital serving Statesboro and surrounding communities with advanced, patient-centered healthcare. With more than 800 employees and 100+ physicians representing a wide range of specialties, EGRMC provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, Women’s Pavilion, Level II neonatal center, robotic‑assisted surgery, cardiac care, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, dialysis, wound care, sleep medicine, pain management, and telehealth services. Recognized for its commitment to quality and clinical excellence, EGRMC has earned Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology and designation as a Primary Stroke Center, reflecting its dedication to delivering exceptional care close to home.

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