Surgical Technologist- Labor & Delivery
Northside Hospital Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Canton, Georgia)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Northside Hospital, a leading Georgia health system, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide technical support and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures in the Labor & Delivery unit.
Skills
Full job details
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Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- High school diploma, equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
- Must hold American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
- Visual color acuity screening depending on the role in specific units.
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program and working as a Surgical Technologist with one (1) year of experience.
OR
Three (3) years of full-time employment within the last seven (7) years in an Operating Room setting working as a Surgical Technologist.
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:
7pm-7am
Weekend Requirements:
Yes- Rotating Basis