Surgical Tech First Assist - Operating Room, PRN

Piedmont; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Monroe, Georgia, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant to join their dynamic surgical team. The role involves assisting during various surgical procedures, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting the surgical staff. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited surgical technologist program, possess three years of perioperative experience, and hold necessary certifications including CST and BCLS. This is a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 years perioperative services experience.
• Certifications including CST and BCLS are required.
• Certification as CSA, CSFA, or SA-C is also required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during operative and invasive procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Respond to the needs of the surgical team.

Skills

Perioperative excellence

Collaboration

Surgical procedures assistance

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Completion of First Assistant program

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 times 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 certifications upon hire:
• 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.