Surgical Technologist: Day Shift — Elevate Patient Care

Tidelands Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) position at Tidelands Health supports surgical teams by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting the surgeon during procedures. Under supervision of the Circulating RN, the CST ensures instruments and supplies are ready and correctly prepared for use.

Day shift hours apply within a large regional health system. Tidelands Health emphasizes quality care and adherence to standards, with ongoing education and competency

Qualifications

• Associate degree with an accredited Surgical Technician program required.
• Minimum 15 hours CEU annually required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during operative procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare operating room and ensure equipment and supplies are ready.
• Follow preference card and ensure case cart is complete and stocked.
• Assist with instrument handling, labeling, transporting, and logging specimens.
• Demonstrate scrub/sterile techniques and notify Circualtor of any sterilization breaks.
• Support the Circulator in patient positioning and room turnover.

Skills

Patient interaction

Sterile labeling

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Tech

Job description

The Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) position at Tidelands Health supports surgical teams by preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting the surgeon during procedures. Under supervision of the Circulating RN, the CST ensures instruments and supplies are ready and correctly prepared for use.

Day shift hours apply within a large regional health system. Tidelands Health emphasizes quality care and adherence to standards, with ongoing education and competency