Surgical Technologist

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement savings plan (401k) with a

Telemedicine services

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join a team that values patient safety and surgical excellence. You will prepare the operating room, assist in procedures, and collaborate with skilled surgeons and staff to ensure high-quality care.

With access to advanced equipment and a focus on education and career growth, you will contribute to a supportive environment that promotes continuous learning and patient outcomes throughout every shift.

Qualifications

• Must have current Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.
• Graduation from a vocational program or equivalent certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain the surgical suite with instruments and advanced equipment for safe procedures.
• Assist with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while prioritizing comfort and safety.
• Scrub in and hand instruments, handle specimens, and anticipate the team’s needs.
• Monitor patients and equipment during procedures and respond promptly to concerns.
• Uphold sterile technique and support efficient room turnover in a collaborative team.

Skills

Surgical setup

Sterile technique

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational School Graduate, or Certificate

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Technologist? At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, your skill, dedication, and impact help drive the success of every surgery. You’ll prepare the surgical suite and assist during operations while collaborating with a highly skilled team that values each member’s expertise. With access to cutting-edge surgical equipment, predictable staffing, on‑call support, and opportunities for education and career growth, you’ll have the resources to build a career of a lifetime while improving the lives of patients every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and maintaining the surgical suite with instruments, supplies, and advanced equipment to ensure safe, seamless procedures


• Assisting with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while prioritizing comfort, privacy, and safety


• Scrubbing in and partnering with the surgical team by providing instruments, handling specimens, and anticipating the team’s needs


• Monitoring patients and surgical equipment throughout procedures, responding promptly and effectively to any concerns


• Upholding sterile technique, completing room turnover efficiently, and supporting a high‑performing, collaborative team environment

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date


• Vocational School Graduate, or Certificate

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling


• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350‑bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby‑Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia.

The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby‑Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"Good people beget good people.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.