Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician, Days

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

Job summary

Norton Healthcare in Kentucky seeks a Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician to support operating room teams. You will prepare and handle instruments, assist surgeons, and tailor care to patient age and needs, with emphasis on safety and asepsis.

Senior level requires CST/CSA certification and more experience; pathway includes apprenticeship or diploma routes, with access to career growth, wellness programs, ERG groups, and volunteer opportunities.

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 certification as a Surgical Tech (CST) or Surgical Tech Assist (CSA) in Senior role; Diploma OR three years of experience; completion of Apprentice Program.

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

Patient Care

Team Communication

Education

Diploma in Surgical Technology

Surgical Tech Apprenticeship

CST Certification

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 aSurgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician with you in mind.

Surgical Technician or Senior Surgical Technician 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 Technician or Senior Surgical Technician 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

Senior 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).