Surgical Technician

Proforma Health Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician to prepare operating rooms, maintain sterile technique, and assist surgeons throughout cases. The Senior role will lead complex procedures and mentor other technicians.

Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and sterilization, plus teamwork and precise counts, are essential. This on-site role supports a busy operating room environment in Louisville, KY.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and sterilization processes.
• Ability to operate specialized surgical equipment and assist surgeons effectively.
• Detail-oriented with accurate counts and safety procedures.
• Effective teamwork, communication, and professionalism in the OR.
• Senior level: demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating rooms and ensure required supplies, instruments, and equipment are ready.
• Sterilize, assemble, and organize instruments; maintain aseptic technique.
• Assist during surgical procedures and operate specialized surgical equipment.
• Manage and verify instrument, sponge, and sharps counts.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to support smooth, safe case flow.
• Senior Tech: Lead complex cases and mentor/coach fellow surgical technicians.

Skills

Surgical instrument knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Leadership (senior level)

Job description

Surgical Technician / Senior Surgical Technician

Prepare and support safe, efficient surgical procedures by setting up operating rooms, maintaining strict aseptic technique, organizing and sterilizing instruments, and assisting surgeons and nursing staff throughout cases.

Prepare and support safe, efficient surgical procedures by setting up operating rooms, maintaining strict aseptic technique, organizing and sterilizing instruments, and assisting surgeons and nursing staff throughout cases.

Key Duties

• Set up operating rooms and ensure required supplies, instruments, and equipment are ready.
• Sterilize, assemble, and organize instruments; maintain aseptic technique.
• Assist during surgical procedures and operate specialized surgical equipment.
• Manage and verify instrument, sponge, and sharps counts.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to support smooth, safe case flow.
• Senior Tech: Lead complex cases and mentor/coach fellow surgical technicians.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization processes, and sterile technique.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment and assist surgeons effectively.
• Detail-oriented with accurate count and safety procedures.
• Effective teamwork, communication, and professionalism in the OR.
• Senior level: Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.