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Surgical Tech First Assist - Operating Room, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare

Monroe, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Monroe, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CST - Certified Surgical TechnologistBCLS - Basic Life SupportCertified Surgical Assistant (CSA) Or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) Or Surgical Assistant, Certified (SA-C) Or Equivalent Certification

Job overview

Piedmont Healthcare is hiring a Surgical Tech First Assist - Operating Room, PRN. Join a dynamic surgical team at Piedmont Walton, a Level III Trauma Center and ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated facility, performing over 4,000 procedures annually. The cross-trained staff supports a broad range of services including orthopedics, general surgery, and robotic-assisted procedures. This role is for individuals passionate about perioperative excellence and thriving in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Key focus areas include Function as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures, Assist OR staff in the assigned room/case, and Facilitate operative or other invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited Surgical Technologist Program, Completion Of First Assistant Program Didactic And Clinical Components, and 3+ Years Perioperative Services Experience. Important skills include First Assistant During Operative Procedures, Assisting OR Staff, Preparing Sterile Instruments, Providing Sterile Supplies, Providing Sterile Equipment, and Maintaining Sterile Field.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

First Assistant During Operative ProceduresAssisting or StaffPreparing Sterile InstrumentsProviding Sterile SuppliesProviding Sterile EquipmentMaintaining Sterile FieldAnticipating Surgical Team NeedsResponding to Surgical Team Needs

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Surgical Technologist ProgramCompletion of Didactic and Clinical Components of First Assistant Program or Competency Verified by Sponsoring Piedmont Surgeon3 Years Perioperative Services ExperienceCST - Certified Surgical TechnologistBCLS - Basic Life SupportCertified Surgical Assistant (CSA) or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) or Surgical Assistant, Certified (SA-C) or Equivalent Certification

Full job description

Overview Join a dynamic and collaborative surgical team at Piedmont Walton, where we perform over 4,000 procedures annually across four fully equipped operating rooms. As a Level III Trauma Center and ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated facility since 2022, we are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care 24/7/365—including urgent and emergent add-on cases.

 

Our cross-trained surgical staff supports a broad range of services including orthopedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, robotic-assisted procedures, bariatrics, gynecology, podiatry, and endoscopy. The OR team is composed of RNs, surgical technologists, CSFAs, and procedure support technicians, with staffing aligned to AORN standards to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient care.

 

If you're passionate about perioperative excellence and thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment, Piedmont Walton is the place for you.

Responsibilities Functions as a first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures in accordance with credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Assists OR staff in the assigned room/case. At time facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment in the role of scrub tech. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team. Qualifications Education

  • Graduate of an accredited a surgical technologist program. Required and

  • completion of didactic and clinical components of the First Assistant program or competency verified by a sponsoring Piedmont surgeon during the orientation period. Required

Work Experience

  • 3 years perioperative services experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

  • CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Required and

  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Required and

  • Certified surgical assistant (CSA), Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA), Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Required

  • One of the following

  • Certified surgical assistant (CSA) Upon Hire Required or

  • Certified surgical first assistant (CSFA) Upon Hire Required or

  • Surgical assistant, certified, (SA-C) or equivalent certification Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Walton Hospital

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