Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Lifepoint Health•Somerset, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to provide support before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Surgery Center offers a supportive, family-oriented environment, a six-month orientation, opportunities to work in the General OR or specialize with cross-training, and opportunities for growth and professional development. The role provides age-appropriate care for all age groups and follows The Joint Commission professional standards. The schedule is five 8-hour shifts, primarily days from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with evenings, nights, and weekend on-call rotation. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited surgical technology program or have equivalent relevant experience. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; years of relevant experience may substitute for required education or certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within one month of hire.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent relevant experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education or certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Opportunity to specialize in areas of the operating room and cross-train.

Responsibilities

Set up the operating room and organize the sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions before operations.
Check, adjust, and operate equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment.
Maintain supplies of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operations.
Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites; transport and position patients on the operating table; and cover them with sterile surgical drapes.
Scrub hands and arms and put on sterile operating-room attire to work within the sterile field and handle sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs, pass instruments, and provide sterile items efficiently.
Prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens for laboratory analysis; hold retractors, cut sutures, and apply dressings as directed.
Clean and restock the operating room.
Adhere to The Joint Commission professional standards and attend hospital in-service training sessions as directed.
Provide age-appropriate care for all age groups.

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Scholarship support.