Certified Surgical Technologist I (Full Time)

King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Daughters in Ashland, Kentucky, seeks a dedicated Sterile Processing professional to support the intra-operative team. Responsibilities include scrubbing, passing instruments, and maintaining sterile technique to ensure patient safety and efficient surgical flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with vocational training, 0–2 years of healthcare experience, CST/TS-C certification, and BLS. The environment is dynamic, with a focus on patient dignity and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus vocational/technical training in a surgical/sterile processing context.
• 0–2 years of experience in healthcare settings; paid experience preferred in related field.
• CST or TS-C certification and BLS required.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding sterile environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with patient admission input and monitor patient condition.
• Notify RN/physician of critical changes after admission.
• Assist with documentation on the perioperative record.
• Retrieve supplies and equipment as directed by the RN.
• Scrub for procedures, pass instruments, hold retractors, and suction as needed.
• Maintain aseptic technique and report any breaches.
• Manage medications in the sterile field per policy.
• Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts per policy.
• Support patient safety and dignity, advocate for safe care delivery.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Sterile processing

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering safe and effective patient care during the intra-operative period. Assists the surgical team under the supervision of the registered nurse. Ensures adherence to surgical department standards and protocols. Interacts effectively with patients and healthcare team members. Maintains a sterile and organized surgical environment.

Essential Functions

• Assists RN with patient admission and provides input on patient condition.
• Notifies RN or physician of critical findings or changes following admission.
• Assists with documentation on the perioperative record.
• Retrieves supplies and equipment as directed by the RN.
• Scrubs on surgical procedures and assists the surgical team by passing instruments, holding retractors, and suctioning.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique and reports or corrects any breaks in technique.
• Manages and secures medications in the sterile field according to policy.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
• Maintains patient safety, dignity, and advocates for safe delivery of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.

Experience Requirement

0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting or Tech in Surgery - Certified (Surgery TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing, Basic Life Support (BLS).

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (>50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (<10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; regular repetitive motion; and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, temperature extremes, burns, and risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A Department: Sterile Processing Department Shift: Flex (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.