Certified Surgical Tech - Orthopedics

Baptist Health Kentucky • Paducah, KY

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Certified Surgical Tech - Orthopedics Full Time, Mon-Fri 0630-1500 Call 1 day a week and every 4th weekend $20K Sign on bonus for eligible candidates for full-time positions only. The Surgical Technologist serves as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma from a Surgical Technologist accredited program or comparable military training
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) certification is required
• Driver's License
• Eligibility for Surgical Technologist Certification

Responsibilities

• Scrubbing into cases and make sure instruments and supplies are available for the scheduled case.
• Setting up cases ensuring that all instruments are thoroughly sterilized and maintain the sterile field during case set up.
• May be asked to assist physician to cut suture material and may be asked to apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
• Is responsible for gross decontamination of instruments including breaking down instruments for further cleaning in Central Sterile Processing.
• Collaborates with the circulating nurse to carry out appropriate interventions.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees