Certified Surgical Tech -CST

**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** Surgical Tech - Full-time - Days - Main OR- St. Mary's Hospital, GA Monday - Friday, 7:00am 3:30pm with call. **Position Purpose:** The Surgical Tech will work in the Main OR at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens GA. **What you will do:** A clinically competent Surgical Technologist, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of the patient during the intra-operative period and assisting with preparation of surgical patient by performance of routine and delegated duties according to standards and policies of the hospital. Included within this assignment is assessing and providing basic patient care needs while maintaining patient care standards. The Obstetric Surgical Technician should be self-motivated and able to function as a member of a health care team. **What you will need:** **Certification:** Certified through National Board of Surgical Technologist and First Assist (NBSTSA) required. **Education** : Graduate of an approved Surgical Technologist program or Surgical Technology program. Must be able to read and write English. **Experience:** Must possess a minimum of one-year current operating room experience (student experience allowed). Possesses a service orientation, should possess the ability to understand and react effectively to the unique needs and care for all patient populations. (i.e. neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, geriatrics). **Special Qualifications** : Knowledge and understanding of basic principles of asepsis, simple biology, leadership qualities, the ability to work independently, demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills. **Position Highlights and Benefits:** **Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B** **Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes** **Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Options** **Unlimited career growth opportunities** **Ministry/Facility Information:** St Mary's Health Care System is proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic Healthcare Organizations. St Mary's Health Care System includes three hospitals, numerous physician practices, our region's first medical residency program, a retirement community, extensive outpatient services, and much more. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran