Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Surgery

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

PTO and flexible schedules

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) for a Surgery unit in Edgewood, Kentucky. You will support perioperative care under RN supervision, ensuring patient dignity and empathy in every interaction.

Weekend option with Saturday and Sunday shifts, Day shift from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Full-time, 24 hours weekly, paid for 36 hours. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited surgical technician program and certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited surgical technician program.
• Proof of certification within one year of hire date.
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, instruments, sutures, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Under RN direction, perform scrub duties to meet perioperative needs.
• Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy to patients and families.
• Assist with instruments, sutures, and equipment during procedures.

Skills

Perioperative care knowledge

Surgical instruments handling

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Communication with patients

Education

Graduate of accredited surgical technician program

Certification within one year of hire

Job description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules

• Retirement savings with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs

• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

The best career is right here.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) for a Surgery unit located within the Edgewood, Kentucky hospital.

*Weekend Option, working Saturday & Sunday*

Shift: Day shift, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.

Hours: Full-time, 24 hours weekly, compensated for 36 hours.

Job Description:

The best career is right here.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs the duties of the scrub person to meet the surgical needs of the patient in the perioperative setting. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technician program. Proof of certification within one year of hire date.

Specialized Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, instruments, sutures, and equipment for surgical procedures.

Kind and Length of Experience

• Graduate of accredited surgical technician program.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you’re looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you’ll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.