Surgical Technologist II (CST) – Outpatient Surgery Center (ASC) – Full Time, Day Shift
Company: Wellstar Health System
Location: Roswell
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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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) Job Summary: Outpatient Surgery Center (ASC) The Surgical
Technologist Certified 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 knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within
the context of moderate to high acuity surgical 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 an acquisition of
additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases.
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. Ability to mentor, precept or train in
various modalities. Participates in performance improvement
initiatives. 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 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 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. *
Participates in 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. Ability
to mentor, precept, or train students and new employees. * Retains
new information and implements new processes or new equipment *
Resource for new technology or procedures introduced by our
surgeons * Maintains twenty (20) hours in continuing e
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