Surgical Tech First Assist - Operating Room, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Monroe, Georgia seeks a Surgical Technologist to join its surgical team. The position involves assisting during operative procedures, maintaining the sterile field, and preparing instruments and supplies. Candidates must be graduates of accredited programs with 3 years of perioperative experience and required certifications such as CST and BCLS. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic surgical environment offered by a facility recognized for excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• 3 years of perioperative services experience required.
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Certifications must be active upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operative procedures as a first assistant.
• Prepare and provide required sterile instruments and supplies.
• Maintain the sterile field and anticipate the surgical team's needs.

Skills

Perioperative excellence

Sterile field maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Completion of First Assistant program or equivalent

Tools

Surgical instruments

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

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 to ensure 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. 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 surgical technologist program. Required.
• 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.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required.
• 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.
• Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA) Upon Hire Required.
• Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Upon Hire Required.