Surgical Technologist

CARIN Alliance; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist for the Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular OR. Responsibilities include maintaining a sterile field, preparing and managing specialized instruments, and assisting surgeons during complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures.

Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to support safe, efficient patient care in a high-acuity surgical setting, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for use throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience/competency in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular operating room procedures.
• Strong sterile field maintenance and surgical instrumentation management.
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and assist during complex operations.
• Effective teamwork and communication with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and OR best practices.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a sterile field for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures.
• Set up and manage specialized surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist surgeons during complex cardiothoracic and vascular operations.
• Collaborate with OR staff to ensure equipment readiness and availability.
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards throughout procedures.

Skills

Cardiac & thoracic OR procedures

Sterile field maintenance

Anticipating surgeon needs

Teamwork with surgical and anesthesia

Patient safety & infection control

Adaptability in high-acuity OR

Job description

for the Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular OR. Responsible for preparing and maintaining a sterile field, selecting, setting up, and managing specialized surgical instruments, and assisting surgeons during complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures.

Works closely with surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesiology staff to support safe, efficient patient care in a high-acuity surgical setting. Maintains compliance with sterile processing and safety standards, ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for use throughout procedures.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Experience/competency in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular operating room procedures
• Strong sterile field maintenance and surgical instrumentation management
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and assist during complex operations
• Effective teamwork and communication with surgical and anesthesia teams
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and OR best practices
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment