Surgical Tech II - Operating Room

Piedmont Healthcare; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Walton Hospital is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our fast-paced perioperative team. You will scrub for procedures across orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, and more, supporting licensed staff to deliver safe, high‑quality care.

Requirements include certification as a Surgical Technologist, BCLS on hire, and a minimum of 3 years of surgical tech experience. GED and a surgical technology program completion are required to qualify.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• 3 years of surgical tech experience required.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) on hire required; CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub role duties in the operating room.
• Collaborates with licensed staff to provide patient care for various age groups.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

GED

Surgical Technology 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:

Performs necessary duties in scrub role. Takes on greater responsibility in providing patient care demonstrating a higher level critical thinking and problem solving skills. Functions in partnership with licensed staff. Performs patient care duties for clients of various age groups under the direction of a registered nurse.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program Required

Work Experience

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist Required
• 3 years of surgical tech experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Preferred

Piedmont Walton Hospital