OR Surgical Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced OR Tech / Surgical Tech with a minimum of 4 years of Operating Room experience prior to travel. Candidates must have experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, Gynecology (GYN), and Orthopedics. This position involves working in a sensitive unit with service lines including Bariatrics, Urology, Neurology, ENT, Oral, Plastics, Transplant, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics.

Work Schedule

• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• Call: Variable (to be discussed during interview)
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to outpatient areas as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience
• Experience in Neurology, Transplant, General Surgery, GYN, and Orthopedics
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Required Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 4 years of experience
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with all credentialing and onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (degree or diploma)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required, including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination during flu season

Additional Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required
• Competency exams as applicable (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG for certain units)
• Review and sign code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start
• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months
• Work history verification and clinical references required

Notes

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating assignments may include outpatient areas within the facility

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced OR Techs / Surgical Techs to work in a diverse surgical environment with multiple specialties.