The Surgical Technologist (CST) will prepare for and assist with surgical procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Physician, maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the surgeon's needs. This role also involves developing and implementing individualized care plans, consulting with healthcare providers, and treating patients and families with compassion.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Vocational/Technical Degree from an accredited Surgical Technology Program and hold Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications. Preferred experience includes 0 to 1 year as a surgical technologist.
professional certificateCompassionCommunicationConfidentialityCare PlanningBLS CertificationPatient CareSterile Field MaintenanceOperating Room AssistanceCase PreparationSurgical Procedures KnowledgeSurgical TechnologySurgeon AssistanceCST CertificationDoctor Preference Cards
Job description
Job Number
33727
Location:
Phoebe
Putney
Memorial
Hospital
Street
Address: 417
W 3rd
Ave
City,
State:
Albany,
Georgia
Zip
Code: 31701
Department:
PPMH
Operating
ROOM
Shift:
Days
Job
Type:
Full time
Posted
Date: 2026-03-02
Job Description
Summary: Provide technical services under supervision of Registered Nurse and Physician. Assist in operating room as assigned and directed. May work in Central Sterile Processing and work under job duties of Central Sterile Processing Technician.
Description
Qualifications Vocational / Technical Degree in Accredited Surgical Technology Program (Required) Work Experience 0 - 1 year Surgical technologist experience & nbsp; (Preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES: The CST will prepare and assist with surgical procedures in collaboration with Registered Nurse. Pull cases according to doctor preference cards. Maintain and prepare sterile field. Maintain knowledge of surgical procedures. Anticipate needs of surgeon. Assist surgeon by passing instruments, sutures, etc.
CARE
Planning
AND
IMPLEMENTATION: Develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses. Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team. Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner. Documents implementation and includes changes or omissions of the identified plan. Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate. Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
CARE
PROCESSES: Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations. Additional Duties Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.
