Surg Tech (Certified) & (TCT&R Coach) - Fulltime - Days - WEST Float Team
Wellstar Health System
Summary
Be the difference. Be the movement. Be WEST!
Job description
Elevate Your Career with the Wellstar WEST Float Team!
Be the difference. Be the movement. Be WEST!
Are you a skilled Certified CVOR Surgical Technologist ready to bring your expertise where it is needed most? Join the Wellstar Enterprise Support Team (WEST) — a high-performing float pool that provides vital coverage across multiple Wellstar facilities. This dynamic role places you in the heart of patient care, assisting with complex surgical cases, mastering advanced techniques, and making an impact every single day.
What is the TCT&R Program?
The Transitional Care Team & Residency (TCT&R) Program, powered by Workforce Engineering, offers specialized coaching for newly certified surgical techs and other high-demand roles. As a TCT&R Coach, you will mentor emerging talent, enhance onboarding experiences, and—when not actively coaching—serve as a vital WEST clinician deployed where the need is greatest.
What You’ll Do:
Prepare the Surgical Environment
- Set up the sterile field with precision.
- Gather instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Always ensure patient safety and field integrity.
Support the Surgical Team
- Anticipate surgeon needs and assist with instrumentation.
- Perform surgical counts and support time-outs.
- Maintain sterile technique, organize the back table, and assist with specimen handling.
Champion Quality Care & Safety
- Partner with patients and team members to ensure accurate procedures.
- Follow evidence-based practices and safety standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts.
Be a Team Player & Mentor
- Train and precept new team members and students.
- Stay current on surgical trends, tools, and technologies.
- Assist with room turnover, inventory, and sterilization processes.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work culture.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED – Required. Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program – OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with surgical experience – Required.
Licensure/Certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Required and/or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) – required. LPN – Accepted. Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA – Required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a surgical setting in a hospital – Required.
Skills & Superpowers
- Strong attention to detail & multitasking skills
- Excellent communication & teamwork abilities
- Calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations
- Proficiency with surgical instrumentation & procedures
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with surgical experience
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and/or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA
- Minimum of 3 years in a surgical setting in a hospital
- Strong attention to detail & multitasking skills
- Excellent communication & teamwork abilities
- Calm, confident presence in high-pressure situations
- Proficiency with surgical instrumentation & procedures
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.