Certified Inpatient Surgical Tech – OR Support

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist at Lourdes Hospital to support the operative team with sterile instruments and supplies. The role requires an Associate Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology, plus CST/ NBSTA / TS-C / NCCT certification.

BLS is preferred; one year perioperative experience is preferred. This is a fast-paced, team-based environment that emphasizes patient safety, aseptic technique, and high-quality

Qualifications

• Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred)
• Must be certified by CST/NBSTA/TS-C/NCCT ( TS-C not accepted for Cincinnati) (required)
• Registered CST with Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)

Responsibilities

• Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
• Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure.
• Provides complete case preparation with the ability to adapt of special instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative room and instruments.
• Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure.

Education

Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology

BLS – American Heart Association (preferred)

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / NBSTA / TS-C / NCCT (required)

Registered CST with Virginia Board of Medicine (required if residing in VA)

Job description

Mercy Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist at Lourdes Hospital to support the operative team with sterile instruments and supplies. The role requires an Associate Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology, plus CST/ NBSTA / TS-C / NCCT certification.

BLS is preferred; one year perioperative experience is preferred. This is a fast-paced, team-based environment that emphasizes patient safety, aseptic technique, and high-quality