Main Operating Room Surg Tech 7a-7p
Company: Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description How would you like to work in a place where your
contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve
with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At
Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the
health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to
have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest
professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the
healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United
States of America) SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE SHIFT: Full-time Days
7a-7pJob Summary: The Surgical Technologist functions under the
direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health
care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware
patient care. He/she has advanced knowledge, skill and ability to
perform duties within the context of at least three surgical
specialties including moderate to high acuity cases (with an
expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require)
as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation
of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other
members of the healthcare team. Exhibits a high-level ability to
acquire additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult
cases and functions as an expert technical resource. Demonstrates
an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes
initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the
healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment.
Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for
procedures. Acts as a liaison with sterile processing department.
Expert level clinical skill, knowledge, and disposition to mentor,
precept or train in various modalities. Initiates performance
improvement initiatives in conjunction with unit leadership. Duties
include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite
and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while
being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other
patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required
instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed.
(not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant).
Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting
with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional
perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is
compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or
late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the
ST is working. DEFINITION: Certified Surgical Technologist required
to have a certificate or associate's degree from a community
college or a technical school and have passed the a competency
examination through the National Board of Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting or National Center for Competency Testing Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: He/she has the knowledge,
skill and ability of the procedure being performed and anticipates
the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team
within moderate to high difficulty surgical cases as defined by the
scope of anatomy, equipment, and instrumentation of the case *
Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure which
includes review and utilization of appropriate preference card. *
Assists with room set-up to include opening of sterile supplies. *
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and
medication/solutions needed for procedure in an accurate,
aseptically prioritized, and timely manner, including reviewing and
utilizing appropriate preference cards. * Performs appropriate
surgical counts with circulator. * Actively participates in the
procedure pause/time-out. * Scrubs, gowns, and gloves; Gowns and
gloves surgeon and assistants. * Assists in draping sterile field.
* Passes instruments to surgeon during the procedure. Maintains an
organized back table and operative field. Able to anticipate and
offer surgeon suggestions throughout the procedure for facilitating
cases. * Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during
procedure. * Prepares sterile dressings. * Actively participates in
post procedure pause which includes accounting for proper handling
of the specimens. * Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal
sterilization, taking initiative to inform SPD of critical need
instrument. * Applies principles of asepsis to ensure the
prevention of infection and safety of patients and employees. *
Prepares case carts according to procedure and preference cards.
Reviews surgical schedule and assists clinical coordinator with
preparation for future cases. * Observes patients condition and
immediately reports any changes or significant findings to the
physician and Registered Nurse. * Proactively plans for the next
steps in the progression of procedure as needed, demonstrating an
ability to adjust without faltering when an emergency arises. *
Performs with the knowledge, skill, and ability within the context
of moderate to high acuity surgical cases. * Prepares OR room and
other areas (as needed) for receiving patients, which includes
stocking, cleaning equipment or storage areas, turns OR room over,
orders/requests supplies, preparing instruments for future
procedures, notification of specialty staff regarding needed
instrumentation or equipment. * Maintains a financial stewardship
related to supplies and equipment, only opening required supplies
until requested by the surgeon. * Applies knowledge of advanced
surgical techniques. * Exhibits a high level of collaboration with
peers in decisions making related to surgical patient care. Assists
the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and
culturally aware patient care * Provides relationship-based patient
centered care that is consistent with population specific
characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that
adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural
diversity under supervision of the registered nurse. * Always
partners with the patient by verifying procedure and conducting
relief bedside shift report. * Practices using current clinical
practice standards under the supervision of the registered nurse. *
Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and
procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job
description including legal, regulatory, and accreditation
requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such as
goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems
safety absolutes. * Supports and leads evidence-based practice and
ethical accountability. * Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration
by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes
the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
Promotes team spirit and positive work environment. * Serves as
patient advocate including patient care and safety. * Assists other
members of the team with between case and terminal cleaning of
room. * Assists in preparing room for the next patient. * Assists
in transporting patients. * Appropriately provides comfort and
safety measures for specific age patient. * Initiates and leads
performance improvement initiatives. Seeks opportunities to improve
processes and collaborate with the health care team * Maintains
positive attitude and flexibility in assignments. Practice
Development * Completes all initial and annual competencies,
required mandatory education, population specific education, CBLs.
* Provides positive learning environment for students and new
hires. * Strives to make the Wellstar Standards of behavior part of
daily work activity. * Participates in any new training related to
new policies, processes, or equipment. Disposition, clinical
skills, and knowledge to mentor, precept, or train students and new
employees. * Trains others on new information, new processes,
and/or new equipment. * Participates in decision-making activities
related to evaluating surgical equipment, instruments, and
supplies. * Resource/Super-user for new technology or procedures
introduced by our surgeons. * Maintains twenty (20) hours in
continuing education related to field per evaluation period. *
Member of professional organization in specialty. Other duties as
assigned * Supports licensed staff as requested by utilizing skills
and equipment in which he/she is competent. * Cares for surgical
equipment and accessories. * Always ensures organization and
cleanliness of the surgical area. * Maintains stock/medical
supplies. * Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned. *
Functions as expert technical resource. * Completes multiple
leadership development trainings annually. * Completes all Success
Factor Requirements by planning with charge nurses and managers if
necessary. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all
WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of
conduct. Required Minimum Education: High school diploma GED
required Graduate of an accredited (for example: CAAHEP and ABHES)
program in surgical technology a licensed practical nurse. Required
Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are
required upon hire unless otherwise stated. - BLS - Basic Life
Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor - CST - Cert
Surgical Tech or TS-C(NCCT) - Tech in Surgery - Certified Required
Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak the English
language. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability
to collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of
patient care. Ability to delegate to other team members as
required. Ability to multi-task essential. Ability to function in
stressful and emergency situations essential. Strong detail
orientation required. Knowledge of surgical procedures required.
Basic computer skills are required. Skill and ability to
communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing. Skill and
ability to handle multiple priorities, self-direct, and apply
independent judgment. Ability to think critically and adapt quickly
to changing situations. Skill and ability in basic computer skills
to include Word, Excel. Join us and discover the support to do more
meaningful workâand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the
most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that
gives you more.
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