Certified Surg Tech - Fulltime - Nights - WEST Float Team - West Ga, LaGrange

1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.•Marietta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This dynamic role places you in the heart of patient care, assisting with complex surgical cases, mastering advanced techniques, and making an impact every single day. The Transitional Care Team & Residency (TCT&R) Program, powered by Workforce Engineering, offers specialized coaching for newly certified surgical techs and other high-demand roles. As a TCT&R Coach, you will mentor emerging talent, enhance onboarding experiences, and—when not actively coaching—serve as a vital WEST clinician deployed where the need is greatest.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED – Required
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program – OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with surgical experience – Required
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Required
Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) – Required
LPN – Accepted
Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA – Required
Minimum of 3 years in a surgical setting – Required
Strong attention to detail & multitasking skills
Excellent communication & teamwork abilities
Calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations
Proficiency with surgical instrumentation & procedures
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

Prepare the Surgical Environment: Set up the sterile field with precision, gather instruments and supplies for procedures, and always ensure patient safety and field integrity.
Support the Surgical Team: Anticipate surgeon needs and assist with instrumentation, perform surgical counts and support time-outs, maintain sterile technique, organize the back table, and assist with specimen handling.
Champion Quality Care & Safety: Partner with patients and team members to ensure accurate procedures, follow evidence-based practices and safety standards, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Be a Team Player & Mentor: Train and precept new team members and students, stay current on surgical trends, tools, and technologies, assist with room turnover, inventory, and sterilization processes, and foster a collaborative and positive work culture.