Certified Surgical Technician: Growth & Impact in the OR

Web Scribble; Somerset (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off & Disability

Educational Tuition Assistance

Wellness & Well-being Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to join our operating team in Somerset, KY. You will set up the OR, maintain a sterile field, and assist the surgeon with instruments and patient care during procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, patient preparation, and post-op room cleanup, while adhering to safety standards and ongoing training. A surgical technology program and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; years of experience may substitute education/certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up the operating room before an operation and organize sterile instruments and supplies.
• Check, adjust, and operate OR equipment (sterilizers, lights, suction, electrosurgical units).
• Maintain fluids and supplies used during surgery (plasma, saline, blood, glucose).
• Prepare patients for surgery (wash, shave, disinfect incision sites) and assist with positioning.
• Scrub in and maintain sterile field; pass instruments to the surgeon efficiently.
• Assist with specimens and dressings as directed; dispose as required.
• Clean and restock the operating room and adhere to safety standards.
• Attend training sessions and provide age-appropriate care for all patients.

Skills

OR setup & prep

Sterile technique

Equipment operation

Patient positioning

Surgical pre/post care

Team communication

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Sterilizers

Suction machines

Electrosurgical units

Diagnostic equipment

Sterile instruments & drapes

Job description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to join our operating team in Somerset, KY. You will set up the OR, maintain a sterile field, and assist the surgeon with instruments and patient care during procedures.

Responsibilities include equipment checks, patient preparation, and post-op room cleanup, while adhering to safety standards and ongoing training. A surgical technology program and BLS are required.