Surgical Technician, Days

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Access to career growth programs

Wellness programs

Employee resource groups

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kentucky is seeking a Surgical Tech to assist surgeons during procedures and manage surgical instruments. The ideal candidate should have surgical tech experience or a diploma, certification, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-year surgical tech experience or completion of a surgical tech program.
• Three years as a Surgical Technician and certification as a Surgical Tech.
• Certification such as CST, CSA, TS-C, CORST, or CSFA required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures.
• Administer care based on patient age and needs.
• Respond promptly to urgent or emergency situations.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Ability to prioritize and plan

Education

Diploma in 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 enjoy competitive compensation, benefits and access to programs for career growth, wellness, employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.

To discuss our Surgical Tech opportunities, please apply to this posting or contact us at [e-mail].

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. SurgicalTech 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).