Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (Ground Floor)
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct technical assistance and support for medical/surgical staff during and turnover of surgical procedures. Manage instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for the surgical procedure while ensuring patient safety and quality of care. Specialize in multiple surgical service lines, potentially working with neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Maintain American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification and hold a surgical technology program graduation with one year of experience or three years of recent OR employment. Work 6:45AM-7:15PM with weekend and on-call requirements. Join Northside Hospital's award-winning team expanding quality and reach of care in Atlanta.
Required 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
- Three (3) years of full-time employment within the last seven (7) years in an Operating Room setting working as a Surgical Technologist
Desired Qualifications
- Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
- Certification as a Technologist in Surgery- Certified (TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
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