Surgical Technologist: Precision OR Tech & Patient Safety

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to manage instruments and supplies during procedures, supporting surgical teams to ensure patient safety and high quality care. The role may involve diverse service lines and a range of patient ages.

Candidates should graduate from an accredited surgical technology program and have 1 year of experience, or 3 years in an OR setting within the last seven years.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to manage instruments and supplies during procedures, supporting surgical teams to ensure patient safety and high quality care. The role may involve diverse service lines and a range of patient ages.

Candidates should graduate from an accredited surgical technology program and have 1 year of experience, or 3 years in an OR setting within the last seven years.