Surgical Tech, Ortho/Trauma Surgery, Northside Gwinnett

Northside Hospital • Lawrenceville, GA

19h

About The Position

The Surgical Tech handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures. The role supports patient safety and quality of care by providing technical assistance to medical and surgical staff during procedures and when turning over the operating room. The Surgical Tech specializes in multiple surgical service lines and may work with neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), or post-secondary education.
• American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Visual color acuity screening, depending on the role in specific units.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and one year of experience working as a Surgical Technologist; OR three years of full-time employment within the last seven years in an operating room setting working as a Surgical Technologist.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures.
• Perform tasks that support patient safety and quality of care.
• Provide technical assistance and support to medical and surgical staff during procedures and operating room turnover.
• Work across multiple surgical service lines and potentially care for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED