Surgical Tech - OR, PT

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating team. In this scrub role you will support patient care under supervision and collaborate with registered nurses to maintain safe, efficient procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Surgical Technology program, and either certification as a Surgical Technologist or at least 3 years of experience. BCLS is required at hire.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; graduate of Surgical Technology program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required or 3 years of experience.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) on hire required; CST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub duties with increasing responsibility.
• Provides patient care with higher-level critical thinking and problem solving.
• Works in partnership with licensed staff and assists under RN direction.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Graduate of Surgical Technology program

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change: Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change: Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan 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.

Education

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

Work Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

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

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital