Surgical Tech First Assist

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment

Educational Assistance

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center, LLC in Statesboro, GA seeks a Surgical Technician First Assist to support surgeons during procedures, maintain the sterile field, and provide necessary instruments and supplies for critical tasks.

The role requires advanced technical skills, CST/CSFA/CSA certification, 1–3 years of experience, and the ability to work 4 ten-hour shifts with on-call duties. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
• 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

Responsibilities

• Functions as a scrub person during procedures, maintaining sterile supplies and instruments.
• Performs first assistant duties including exposure, suctioning, and sponging as directed by the surgeon.
• Dissects tissues, clamps vessels, controls bleeding, and places drains per surgeon guidance.
• Assists with wound closure, suturing and dressing according to instructions.
• Ensures sterility and safety, follows infection control protocols, and assists RN circulator.
• Prepares instruments for decontamination and transports for sterilization.
• Supports post-procedure turnover and corridor readiness for the next case.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Surgical techniques

Aseptic principles

Sterile field maintenance

Patient positioning

Intraoperative responsiveness

Team collaboration

Infection control standards

Attention to detail

Job description

Surgical Technician First Assist

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 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.