Surgical Technologist

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. You will help ensure patient safety and quality of care in turnover and operative settings.

The ideal candidate will have a Surgical Technology program credential, BLS certification, and relevant OR experience; CST or TS-C certifications are preferred when available. Work hours are early morning to afternoon shifts in an on-site OR environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Color acuity screening may be required for specific units.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with 1 year of OR experience preferred.
• OR alternative: 3 years full-time OR experience in the last 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and quality care during turnover and procedures.

Skills

BLS

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology program graduate

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:

6:45a-3:15p