Surgical Technologist (6:45am-3:15pm)

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Cumming (GA); In loco; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northside Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technologist to manage instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. The role supports patient safety and quality of care by providing technical assistance to the surgical team and handling turnover between procedures.

The position may span multiple service lines and work with patients of various ages. The ideal candidate has an accredited surgical technology program and BLS certification, with 1 year of OR experience or three

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association
• Color vision screening as applicable by unit

Mansioni

• Handles instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care by performing technical tasks for staff during and after procedures.
• Works across multiple surgical service lines and may assist with neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Formazione

Accredited surgical technology program

NBSTSA CST or NCCT TS-C preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

645-315