Surgical Technologist, Labor & Delivery

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Georgia is looking for a Surgical Technologist responsible for handling instruments and ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures. Candidates must have a high school diploma and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) credential. Experience in an Operating Room setting as a Surgical Technologist is essential, alongside a graduate from an accredited surgical technology program. This role offers candidates the opportunity to support a growing healthcare team in a reputable facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
• Experience in an Operating Room setting as a Surgical Technologist.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program with two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
• OR alternative: five years of full‑time OR experience as a Surgical Technologist within the last seven years.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Ensure patient safety and quality of care.
• Provide technical assistance and support to surgical staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) credential

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program

Five years of OR experience in last seven years

Preferred CST or TS‑C certification

Job description

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.

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.

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma, equivalent education (GED) or post‑secondary education
2. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
3. Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.
4. Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and working as a Surgical Technologist with two (2) years of experience

OR

Five (5) years of full‑time employment within the last seven (7) years in an Operating Room setting working as a Surgical Technologist

PREFERRED

1. 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)