Neurosurgical Surgical Technologist II

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the Neurosurgical specialty team in the Surgery department. The role involves assisting physicians in the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, and handling instruments during procedures.

This full-time position requires the ability to work in a high-stress environment, with training provided to achieve CST, TS-C, and BLS certifications within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or higher) required upon hire.
• CST certification required within 90 days of employment.
• TS-C (NCCT) certification required within 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• Provides continuous surveillance and maintenance of sterile field.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives specimens for delivery for appropriate testing.
• Assists with application of wound dressings and securing of drainage system.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Must serve on one of the three specialty teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Under minimal supervision

Ability to work in stressful env.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the Neurosurgical specialty team in the Surgery department. The role involves assisting physicians in the operating room, maintaining sterile fields, and handling instruments during procedures.

This full-time position requires the ability to work in a high-stress environment, with training provided to achieve CST, TS-C, and BLS certifications within 90 days of employment.