Surgical Technician

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Surgical Tech to prepare the operating room and assist the surgical team during a variety of procedures. You will set up instruments, help maintain a sterile field, and work closely with the OR staff to support patient healing.

Applicant should be adaptable, collaborative, and enthusiastic about complex surgical care. Role includes direct patient care under RN supervision and adherence to hospital standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required upon hire.
• High School Graduate General Studies with one year of OR/endoscopy or hospital experience, upon hire.
• High School GED General Studies with one year of OR/endoscopy or hospital experience, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up surgical equipment and instruments for procedures.
• Assist the surgical team during operations.
• Maintain a sterile environment throughout the OR.
• Collaborate effectively within the OR team and adapt quickly.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of RNs.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team so they can successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients.

Every day you will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. You will be expected to adapt quickly, collaborate effectively within the OR team, and contribute directly to the patient's healing process.

To be successful in this role, you must possess adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Contributes to efficient operation of the surgical suite and department.
• Maintains confidentiality of information in the surgical suite and department.
• Assists in delivering high quality care services in a professional, compassionate and courteous manner with respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, Standards of Behavior and Conduct and Standards of Professional Appearance.
• Gives direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the RNs.
• Responsible for the care, handling, and processing of all of the equipment and instruments.

Job Requirements

• Other Completed Facility On Site Competency Training Specific to Department within One Year of Employment and/or Completion of Formal Technical Program, upon hire and
• High School Graduate General Studies and One year of OR, endoscopy or hospital experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies and One year of OR, endoscopy or hospital experience, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$22.51 - $31.79 /hour