Surgical Tech, Operating Room, Northside Gwinnett

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room, handle instruments, supplies, and equipment, and support patient safety throughout procedures. The role covers turnover and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure efficient, safe operations.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited surgical technology program, hold BLS, and have at least one year of OR experience; CST or TS-C certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education acceptable.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Successful completion of BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery.
• Supports patient safety and care quality in the OR and turnover.
• Works across multiple surgical service lines, including diverse patient ages.

Skills

BLS

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an 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:

0630a-3p