Surgical Tech First Assist - Operating Room

Piedmont; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Monroe, GA, is seeking a Surgical Tech First Assist to join their surgical team. The role involves assisting during operative procedures, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring all instruments are ready for surgery. Candidates should have graduated from a surgical technologist program and hold necessary certifications like CST and BCLS. This full-time position offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technologist program.
• Completion of the First Assistant program or verified competency.
• CST certification required.
• 2 years perioperative services experience.
• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support.
• Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a first assistant during operative procedures.
• Prepares and provides required sterile instruments.
• Maintains the sterile field and supports the surgical team.

Skills

Perioperative services experience

Sterile field maintenance

Assisting surgical team

Education

Graduate of a surgical technologist program

Completion of First Assistant program

Job description

Surgical Tech First Assist - Operating Room

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Join a dynamic and collaborative surgical team at Piedmont Walton, where we perform over 4,000 procedures annually across four fully equipped operating rooms. As a Level III Trauma Center and ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated facility since 2022, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care 24/7/365—including urgent and emergent add‑on cases. Our cross‑trained surgical staff supports a broad range of services including orthopedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, robotic‑assisted procedures, bariatrics, gynecology, podiatry, and endoscopy. The OR team is composed of RNs, surgical technologists, CSFAs, and procedure support technicians, with staffing aligned to AORN standards for high‑quality, safe, and efficient care. If you’re passionate about perioperative excellence and thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment, Piedmont Walton is the place for you.

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, preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment as a scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a 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.

Work Experience

• 3 years perioperative services experience.
• 2 years perioperative services experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• CST – Certified Surgical Technologist.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support.

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Monroe, GA.

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