Operating Room Technician Jobs in Georgia

Operating Room Technician jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, where major systems like Emory Healthcare, Wellstar Health System, and Augusta University Medical Center maintain active surgical rosters. Demand runs from entry-level CST graduates to experienced scrub techs specializing in orthopedics, cardiovascular, and robotic-assisted procedures. Georgia's growing hospital infrastructure and expanding ambulatory surgery center network keep the market among the most active in the Southeast at every seniority level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles98
Top employerEmory Healthcare
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring31
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Travel RN - Operating Room
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Travel RN - Operating Room
American Traveler
Thomasville, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Operating Room Nurse
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Operating Room Nurse
United Surgical Partners
McDonough, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
10,000+

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RN, Operating Room, Northside Gwinnett (Per Diem)
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RN, Operating Room, Northside Gwinnett (Per Diem)
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
NRP Certification
10,000+

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Operating Room Technician Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Albany
6 jobs
Lawrenceville
6 jobs
Macon
5 jobs
Augusta
4 jobs
Athens
3 jobs
Canton
3 jobs
Austell
3 jobs
Savannah
3 jobs

Operating Room Technician Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Emory Healthcare16
  • American Traveler11
  • Piedmont Healthcare6
  • Phoebe Putney Health System6
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Georgia.

  • Active CST credential through NBSTSA or Tech in Surgery credential recognized in Georgia
  • Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program approved by CAAHEP or ABHES
  • Minimum one year of scrub technician experience in an acute care or surgical setting
  • Demonstrated proficiency scrubbing orthopedic, general, and laparoscopic surgical cases
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required at hire
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and handle sterile instruments throughout full surgical cases

Operating Room Technician Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operating room technician in Georgia?

Complete a surgical technology program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, which typically includes both classroom instruction and clinical rotations at Georgia hospitals or surgery centers. Georgia does not require a state-issued license for surgical technologists, but most employers require the Certified Surgical Technologist credential from the NBSTSA or the Tech in Surgery certification. Graduating from an accredited program and sitting for one of those exams is the standard path to landing your first role.

Which companies hire operating room technicians in Georgia?

Georgia operating room technician roles are posted by Emory Healthcare, American Traveler, and Piedmont Healthcare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Large integrated systems and freestanding ambulatory surgery centers across the Atlanta metro and its surrounding counties account for the bulk of consistent postings.

Which Georgia cities have the most operating room technician jobs?

Atlanta, Albany, and Lawrenceville have the most operating room technician openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the largest share because of its density of Level I trauma centers, specialty surgery centers, and flagship academic medical campuses, while Augusta and Savannah generate steady volume through their respective academic medical centers and regional hospital networks serving surrounding rural counties.

Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence in the surgical suite, so nearly all roles are on-site. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve surgical education, sterile processing coordination, or vendor clinical support rather than direct patient scrubbing.

How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a Georgia-based CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology program, many of which include clinical rotations at Emory Healthcare, Wellstar, or Piedmont facilities that sometimes convert to job offers. New graduates without experience should also target scrub technician internship or new-grad residency programs offered by larger Georgia hospital systems, or apply as a sterile processing technician at a hospital first to build instrument and case familiarity before transitioning to the OR. Holding or actively pursuing the CST credential gives entry-level candidates a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across hospital systems, surgical centers, and specialty practices. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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