OR Surgical Technologist, Peachtree Dunwoody Outpatient (Ophthalmology)

Northside Hospital • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 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 during operating-room turnover. The technologist specializes in multiple surgical service lines and may work with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and one year of experience working as a Surgical Technologist; alternatively, three years of full-time employment within the last seven years in an operating-room setting working as a Surgical Technologist.
• Hold American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Complete visual color acuity screening, depending on the role in specific units.

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).
• Ophthalmology experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures.
• Help ensure patient safety and quality of care by providing technical assistance and support to medical and surgical staff during procedures and operating-room turnover.
• Work across multiple surgical service lines and potentially with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed