Surgical Tech- L&D (Cherokee Campus)

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operative teams by preparing instruments, supplies and equipment for procedures. The role emphasizes patient safety and high-quality care across multiple surgical service lines, with responsibilities in turnover and intraoperative assistance.

The shift is 7pm–7am with rotating weekends; candidates must meet the required education and BLS credentials and may work with diverse patient populations from neonates to

Qualifications

• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• Three years of full-time OR experience as a Surgical Technologist acceptable if no program graduate within last seven years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Support patient safety and quality of care during procedures.
• Assist in turnover of surgical procedures and provide technical support to surgical staff.
• Work with diverse units and patient ages as required by the operating room.

Skills

Visual color acuity screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Helps to ensure patient safety and quality of care by performing various tasks and duties that provide technical assistance and support to medical/surgical staff and personnel during and in the turnover of surgical procedures. Specializes in multiple surgical services lines and potentially works with neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High school diploma, equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
• Must hold American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and working as a Surgical Technologist with one (1) year of experience.

OR

Three (3) years of full-time employment within the last seven (7) years in an Operating Room setting working as a Surgical Technologist.

PREFERRED

• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Technologist in Surgery- Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

Work Hours:

7pm-7am

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis