Surgical Tech Full Time

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in La Grange, KY is seeking a skilled Surgical Tech to join the Operating Room perioperative team. You will prepare and maintain a sterile field, provide instrumentation and supplies for endoscopic procedures, and help ensure patient safety by following aseptic techniques and universal precautions.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of surgical tech experience, completion of an accredited program or sponsored training, and certification requirements including BCLS within 90 days of

Qualifications

• Graduated of an accredited Surg Tech program; or Hospital Sponsored Training Program; or Minimum of 1 year of Surg Tech Experience in a Hospital Setting.
• BCLS required within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year of Experience Required.
• Certified Endoscopy Technician required within 1 year of hire.
• Prior Endoscopy Experience; Certified OR Technician; or Certified SPD Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical field and provide instrumentation and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure patient safety through adherence to aseptic techniques and universal precautions.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients, physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital departments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of operative procedures including draping, instrumentation, suturing, and supply management.
• Comply with AORN and AAMI standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Aseptic technique

Team communication

Education

Surgical Tech program or Hospital Sponsored Training

Tools

Endoscopy Equipment

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Surgical Tech - Operating Room

We are seeking a skilled and experienced full-time Surgical Technician to join our perioperative team. In this role, you will work under the guidance of registered nurses and the supervision of the Lead Tech, SPD/Endoscopy Supervisor, Charge RN, Nurse Manager, and Director. Your primary responsibilities include preparing and maintaining a sterile surgical field, providing appropriate instrumentation and supplies for surgical and endoscopic procedures, and ensuring patient safety through adherence to aseptic techniques and universal precautions. You will also play a key role in facilitating effective communication with patients, physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital departments. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of operative procedures, including draping, instrumentation, suturing, and supply management, as well as expertise in sterilization processes, hand antisepsis, sharps handling, and compliance with AORN and AAMI standards.

Requirements

Graduated of an accredited Surg Tech program; or Hospital Sponsored Training Program; or Minimum of 1 year of Surg Tech Experience in a Hospital Setting

BCLS required within 90 days of hire

1 year of Experience Required

Certified Endoscopy Technician required within 1 year of hire

Prior Endoscopy Experience; Certified OR Technician; or Certified SPD Technician preferred

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.