Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (Ground Floor)

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to manage instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures on a diverse patient population. The role focuses on patient safety and quality of care, providing technical assistance to surgical teams and turnover support.

Preferred CST certification, with strong color vision and completion of an accredited surgical technology program. Work hours include early morning shifts, weekends, and on-call obligations.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Two OR pathways: 1 year OR experience OR 3 years OR experience in last 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Provide technical assistance and support to medical staff during turnover.
• Work across multiple surgical service lines and with diverse patient populations.

Skills

BLS Certification

Surgical OR Experience

Color Vision

CST Certification (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

6:45AM-7:15PM

Weekend Requirements

Yes

On-Call Requirements

Yes