Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician, 6:30a-3p

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellness program

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY is seeking a Surgical Tech to support operating room teams. The role involves preparing instruments, assisting surgeons, and delivering patient-centered care in busy surgical settings.

Candidates with 1 year of experience or completion of a surgical tech program, or three years with CST/CSA certifications, are encouraged to apply. Norton offers career growth opportunities and employee wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 1-year surgical tech experience OR completion of a surgical tech program (Diploma) OR successful completion of a surgical tech apprentice program
• Three years as a Surgical Technician and CST/CSA certification, or Diploma OR three years of surgical tech experience plus an apprentice program
• One of: CST, CSA, TS-C, CORST, CSFA certifications

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

Surgical Tech experience

Aseptic technique knowledge

Patient care awareness

Education

Surgical tech diploma or certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

At Norton Healthcare, you will find purpose in your work, providing care that makes us the community's top choice for health care. Explore a rewarding career as a Surgical Tech with you in mind.

Surgical Tech 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

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.

To discuss our Surgical Tech opportunities, please apply to this posting.

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

Sr. Surgical Tech 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: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST), or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA).