Surgical Tech - Open Heart

Piedmont-Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the scrub role and assist in patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. The role emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration with nurses to ensure safe, effective surgical readiness and perioperative care.

The position requires a Surgical Technology program graduation, a GED, and at least 3 years of CST experience, with BLS certification being required or preferred as indicated.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology program required.
• 3 years Certification as a Surgical Technologist or surgical tech experience required.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties and provides patient care in collaboration with licensed staff, demonstrating critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works in partnership with registered nurses to deliver care across various age groups.

Education

GED

Surgical Technology program

3 years of CST experience

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your careerin the right direction.Stay for thediverseteamsyou’lllove, a sharedpurpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.You’llfeel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders arein your corner, invested inyour success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needstoday andhelp youplan for the future.

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

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

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist Preferred


• BLS certification Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital