Surgical Technologist
Atlanta, GA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — Outpatient Surgery | Atlanta, GA

Contract Details

• Facility: Northside Hospital — Peachtree Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center
• Work Location: 5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30342
• Specialty: Surgical Technologist — Outpatient Surgery
• Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: February 27, 2027
• Shift: Days, 5×8-hour shifts
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 6:45 AM–4:15 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours weekly
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 50 miles
• Requisition ID: 2026-127763

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Technologist experience.
• Ophthalmology surgical experience required.
• Surgical Technologist certification through NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous travel assignment experience.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and infection prevention.
• Ability to prepare surgical instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Experience assisting surgeons during operative procedures.
• Understanding of surgical safety protocols and instrument counts.
• Ability to work a full-time weekday day-shift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outpatient or ambulatory surgery experience.
• Experience assisting with cataract and other ophthalmic procedures.
• Familiarity with ophthalmic surgical instruments and equipment.
• Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties.
• Strong communication and operating room teamwork skills.

Job Description

Northside Hospital's Peachtree Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an experienced Travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a 13-week assignment.

This position requires at least 2 years of surgical technology experience, current certification, and a strong background in ophthalmology procedures.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, adaptable and confident working in an outpatient surgical environment while maintaining exceptional standards of surgical safety and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms before surgical procedures.
• Organize and inspect surgical instruments and equipment.
• Maintain sterile fields and follow infection-control procedures.
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating procedural needs.
• Support ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Verify surgical instrument counts and equipment readiness.
• Assist with patient positioning and surgical preparation within professional scope.
• Follow universal surgical safety and time-out protocols.
• Support efficient operating room turnover.
• Collaborate with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia providers and other surgical staff.
• Maintain a safe, organized and professional surgical environment.

Facility Information

• Facility: Peachtree Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center
• Healthcare System: Northside Hospital
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Setting: Outpatient / Ambulatory Surgery
• Primary Experience Required: Ophthalmology
• Shift Type: Days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week

Additional Information

• Contract: 13 Weeks
• Schedule: Weekday Day Shifts
• BLS: AHA Required
• Surgical Tech Certification: NBSTSA or NCCT Required
• Ophthalmology Experience: Required
• Prior Travel Experience: Yes
• Local Radius: 50 Miles
• Floating: Optional, per requisition
• On-Call: Requires clarification
• Weekly Pay: To be confirmed