Surgical Tech, Meridian Mark Outpatient Surgery Center

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support procedures with instrument handling, equipment readiness, and aseptic technique. The role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork across surgical service lines in a dynamic hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, graduate from an accredited surgical technology program, and hold BLS certification. Relevant OR experience is required; CST or TS-C certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with 1 year of experience in Surgical Technologist role.
• Alternative: 3 years of full-time OR experience in the last 7 years as a Surgical Technologist.
• Preferred: CST through NBSTSA or TS-C through NCCT certification.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Help ensure patient safety and quality of care by assisting medical/surgical staff.
• Work across multiple service lines and may support neonate to geriatric patients.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

American Heart Association BLS

CST or TS-C certification (preferred)

3 years OR 1 year as Surgical Technologist experience

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:

0645-1515

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No