Surgical Technician, 8:30a-9p

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth programs

Wellness programs

Employee resource groups

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisville is seeking a Surgical Tech to join their team. Responsibilities include handling surgical instruments and assisting during procedures. Candidates must have at least one year of surgical tech experience or a diploma in surgical technology. For the Sr. Surgical Tech position, three years of experience and certification as a CST or CSA is required. Join us for a rewarding career that makes a difference in the 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle surgical instruments and equipment during procedures.
• Administer care based on patient age and needs.
• Plan and problem-solve effectively during surgeries.
• Respond promptly to urgent situations.

Skills

Surgical instrument handling

Emergency response

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Surgical Tech Diploma

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Surgical Tech Apprentice Program

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.

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).