Surgical Technician — OR Support with $20k Sign-On Bonus

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Educational assistance

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a surgical technician to support the operating room team. You will assist physicians, circulating RNs, and anesthesia personnel, set up instruments, and ensure equipment readiness for each surgical case.

You will maintain sterile technique, pass instruments during procedures, and help with cleaning and sterilization of equipment in line with SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policy.

Qualifications

• HS Degree or Equivelant required.
• Completion of Facility On Site Competency Training Specific to Department within One Year of Employment and/or Completion of Formal Technical Program REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Sets up and handles surgical instruments and equipment on the sterile field for procedures.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, ensuring availability during cases.
• Passes sterile instruments and anticipates surgeon needs during surgery.
• Disinfects and cleans scopes and equipment per SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policy.

Education

HS Degree or Equivelant

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a surgical technician to support the operating room team. You will assist physicians, circulating RNs, and anesthesia personnel, set up instruments, and ensure equipment readiness for each surgical case.

You will maintain sterile technique, pass instruments during procedures, and help with cleaning and sterilization of equipment in line with SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policy.