Surgical Tech Extern - PRN

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky is seeking a Surgical Tech Extern to assist in the operating room and support patient care. Ideal for students nearing completion of their Surgical Technologist program, this role involves delivering high-quality patient-centered care, assisting surgical staff, and maintaining a safe environment. The position comes with comprehensive medical coverage and various benefits including 401(k) matching and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist certification/degree program with only 6-8 months left to completion.
• Must be in good standing in the program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient-care services.
• Assist the surgical staff in the peri-operative process under the supervision of the Circulating RN.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient-care environment.
• Perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Patient care

Organizational skills

Surgical assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in Surgical Technologist certification/degree program

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Surgical Tech Extern to assist with the perioperative process and support patient care in the operating room. The role is ideal for a student with final months of training looking for hands‑on experience.

Eligibility & Core Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist certification/degree program with only 6‑8 months left to completion.
• Must be in good standing in the program.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Currently enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist program required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care by performing delegated basic patient‑care services.
• Assist the surgical staff in the peri‑operative process under the supervision of the Circulating RN.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient‑care environment.
• Perform higher‑level procedures once competency is achieved.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug, behavioral health, telemedicine services and AirMed transport.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto & home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial well‑being.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support including fertility, family building and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee‑only coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.