Travel Surgical Tech/ORT - Certified Surgical Technologist/CST

Newsandtribune; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

Newsandtribune is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist with 2+ years of hospital experience to join our surgical services team. You will assist the intra-operative team, prepare instrumentation, and support multiple specialties to ensure patient safety and efficiency.

Day shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with on-call up to 40 hours on a 6-week rotation. Requires CST credentials, BLS certification, and a high school diploma or GED; license if applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential required.
• License required if applicable.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of the metric system and medical terminology.
• Strong prioritization, planning, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Hospital surgical services unit supporting a wide range of specialties.
• Case types include hysterectomy, GYN, total joints, general, bariatric, DaVinci Robot, ENT, thoracics, neuro spine, and plastics.
• Cares for patients across the lifespan from neonate through geriatric.
• Day shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no weekends.
• Call requirement of up to 40 hours on a 6-week rotating schedule
• Assist the surgical team during the intra-operative period, focusing on preparation and handling of instrumentation and equipment
• Support surgeons throughout procedures and adapt equipment use based on patient age and needs
• Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure
• Demonstrate aseptic technique to ensure positive patient outcomes
• Recognize and respond promptly to urgent or emergency situations during procedures
• Maintain adherence to professional standards of practice throughout patient and family interactions

Skills

Surgical technologist experience

BLS certification

CST credential

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Traveler seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist with 2+ years of experience across multiple surgical specialties for a hospital surgical services position.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience required
• BLS certification required
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) credential required
• License required if applicable
• High school diploma or GED required
• Working knowledge of the metric system and medical terminology
• Strong prioritization, planning, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced surgical environment

Responsibilities

• Hospital surgical services unit supporting a wide range of specialties
• Case types include hysterectomy, GYN, total joints, general, bariatric, DaVinci Robot, ENT, thoracics, neuro spine, and plastics
• Cares for patients across the lifespan from neonate through geriatric
• Day shift schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no weekends
• Call requirement of up to 40 hours on a 6-week rotating schedule
• Assist the surgical team during the intra-operative period, focusing on preparation and handling of instrumentation and equipment
• Support surgeons throughout procedures and adapt equipment use based on patient age and needs
• Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure
• Demonstrate aseptic technique to ensure positive patient outcomes
• Recognize and respond promptly to urgent or emergency situations during procedures
• Maintain adherence to professional standards of practice throughout patient and family interactions

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-760224

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