Surgical Technician — OR Prep, Sterile Tech & Team Support

OPTIM Health System; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OPTIM Health System in Brunswick, GA is hiring a full-time Surgical Technician to support surgeons and the OR team. You will prepare surgical suites, ensure sterile instruments, and assist with patient positioning and draping.

The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, counting instruments, and collaborating with nurses to promote safety and efficiency. Prior OR experience and BLS certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred or required per state or facility policy.
• Experience in sterile technique and operating room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical suites, ensuring instruments and supplies are sterile and ready.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and count sponges and instruments.
• Collaborate with nurses and surgeons to promote safe, efficient operations.
• Clean and restock operating rooms and check equipment functionality.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Operating room procedures

Infection control

Teamwork & communication

Organization & attention to detail

Adaptability & professionalism

Education & CST certification

Experience in OR

BLS certification

Orthopedic procedures knowledge

Education

Surgical Technology program

CST certification (preferred or required)

Job description

OPTIM Health System in Brunswick, GA is hiring a full-time Surgical Technician to support surgeons and the OR team. You will prepare surgical suites, ensure sterile instruments, and assist with patient positioning and draping.

The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, counting instruments, and collaborating with nurses to promote safety and efficiency. Prior OR experience and BLS certification are highly valued.