Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician, 8:30a-9p

Norton Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth programs

Wellness programs

Employee resource groups

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisville, Kentucky, seeks a Surgical Tech to assist in surgeries by preparing instruments and responding to emergencies. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 1-year experience or a surgical tech diploma, with qualifications for senior roles including certification as a Surgical Tech. The position offers access to various career growth programs and a chance to be part of a committed health care community.

Qualifications

• 1-year surgical tech experience or completion of a surgical tech program.
• Three years as a Surgical Technician and certification required for Sr. Surgical Tech.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the metric system.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle surgical instruments, assisting the surgeon.
• Administer care based on patient needs.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation handling

Emergency response

Aseptic technique knowledge

Effective problem-solving

Education

Completion of a surgical tech program or apprenticeship

Certification as a Surgical Tech

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 programs for career growth, wellness, 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).