Per Diem Surgical Technologist - Weekend OR Support

owensborohealth; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY, seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the Surgery department on a per diem/PRN basis with weekend requirements and a 7:00 am–3:30 pm schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, handling specimens, and assisting with wound care and drainage systems, while ensuring patient safety and efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required upon hire.
• CST certification required within 90 days of employment.
• TS-C certification required within 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
• Maintains sterile field and provides continuous surveillance.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Counts and tracks instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives specimens for testing.
• Assists with wound dressings and drainage systems.
• Provides visualization, retraction, suctioning and irrigation as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY, seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the Surgery department on a per diem/PRN basis with weekend requirements and a 7:00 am–3:30 pm schedule.

Responsibilities include preparing the operating room, passing instruments, maintaining sterile technique, handling specimens, and assisting with wound care and drainage systems, while ensuring patient safety and efficient workflow.