Senior Surgical Technician: OR Prep, Support & Care

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Healthcare is seeking candidates for Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician roles. Responsibilities include preparing instruments, assisting surgeons, and applying aseptic technique with attention to patient age and needs.

The position emphasizes adaptability during surgeries and prompt response to emergencies. The Senior track requires three years of experience and CST/CSA or equivalent certification, with Diploma or apprenticeship completion.

Qualifications

• Surgical Tech Required: 1-year surgical tech experience OR completion of a surgical tech program (Diploma) OR successful completion of a surgical tech apprentice program.
• Senior SurgicalTech Required: Three years as a Surgical Technician and certification as a Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgical Tech Assist (CSA).
• Diploma OR three years of surgical tech experience OR successful completion of a Surgical Tech Apprentice Program; One of CST, CSA, TS-C, CORST, or CSFA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle surgical instruments and equipment, assisting the surgeon during procedures.
• Administer care and use of equipment based on patient age and needs.
• Prioritize, plan and problem-solve effectively, adapting to changing situations during surgeries.
• Respond promptly to urgent or emergency situations.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique in all patient and family interactions.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Medical terminology

Patient care

Education

Surgical Tech Diploma

Surgical Tech Apprenticeship

CST/CSA certification

Job description

Norton Healthcare is seeking candidates for Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician roles. Responsibilities include preparing instruments, assisting surgeons, and applying aseptic technique with attention to patient age and needs.

The position emphasizes adaptability during surgeries and prompt response to emergencies. The Senior track requires three years of experience and CST/CSA or equivalent certification, with Diploma or apprenticeship completion.