Surgical Technologist, Northside Forsyth Outpatient Surgery
Northside Hospital Inc.·Cumming, Georgia
Northside Hospital Inc.·Cumming, Georgia
The surgical technologist is responsible for managing the instruments, supplies, and equipment required during surgical procedures. This role supports medical/surgical staff by ensuring patient safety and quality of care through technical assistance before, during, and in the turnover of surgeries.
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The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Helps to ensure patient safety and quality of care by performing various tasks and duties that provide technical assistance and support to medical/surgical staff and personnel during and in the turnover of surgical procedures. Specializes in multiple surgical services lines and potentially works with neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
REQUIRED Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program. Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units. Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). PREFERRED 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)
Work Hours: 6:45a-3:15p Weekend Requirements:
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical technology program and hold the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification. Some roles may require visual color acuity screening.
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