OR Tech

Job Description Job Title: OR Tech (Surgical Technologist) Department: Ambulatory Surgery Center/Surgical Services Reports To: Nurse Manager/ASC Leadership FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approval Date: June 9, 2026 Summary The OR Tech/Surgical Technologist performs direct patient care by scrubbing and assisting the surgeon at the operative field during intra-operative phases of surgical procedures.

The OR Tech supports safe room setup and turnover, maintains aseptic technique, and collaborates with the Registered Nurse to promote a safe environment and positive patient experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of the operating room and sterile field based on surgical procedures, utilizing principles of aseptic technique. Provide physiological comfort and psychological support based on individual patient needs. Maintain awareness of intraoperative care including patient identification, site/procedure verification, airway management support, fire safety, and specimen collection.

Maintain surgical counts with the circulating nurse and report corrections and discrepancies per policy. Assist with positioning and draping the surgical patient. Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and provide instruments, supplies, and equipment in a timely manner. Report any breaks in sterile technique for immediate correction.

Maintain awareness of schedule progression and communicate delays/changes to the team. Care for specimens and cultures as directed; ensure accurate labeling and safe handling. Assist with application of dressings and casts and with moving/transporting the patient as directed. Decontaminate equipment/instruments/supplies and clean rooms between cases to support room turnover.

Maintain professional relationships with equipment and sales representatives in accordance with policy. Appropriately handle disposal of biohazardous materials and adhere to infection prevention standards. Understand and perform proper operation of equipment in the assigned work area. Adhere to POSC procedures, policies, and standards; maintain area of special assignments as applicable.

Support training and onboarding of new employees as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program required. One or more years of Surgical Technologist experience preferred; experience in materials management in a surgical setting desired. Strong teamwork, customer service, dependability, organizational, and technical skills.

Ability to read and interpret policies/procedures and IFUs; ability to communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and physicians. Ability to calculate figures such as weight/height and medication dosing as needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; familiarity with Advantix and iOS preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations BLS certification — required. Surgical Technologist certification — preferred. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods and may be on their feet for much of the day.

The employee may be required to push, pull, or assist patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. The role involves frequent bending/stooping and use of all extremities within full range of motion. There is potential exposure to anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, sharps, and cleaning solutions.

The noise level is usually moderate. Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.