Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Lifepoint Health•Somerset, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to support surgical procedures and provide age-appropriate care for patients of all age groups. The Surgery Center offers a family-oriented, supportive environment, a six-month orientation, opportunities to work in the General OR or specialize with cross-training, and opportunities for professional growth. The CST prepares the operating room and sterile field, checks and operates surgical equipment, prepares patients for surgery, and assists the surgical team throughout procedures. Responsibilities include anticipating the surgeon’s needs, passing instruments and sterile supplies, handling specimens, and helping clean and restock the operating room. The role follows The Joint Commission professional standards and includes hospital in-service training as directed. The schedule is 5x8 on days, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with evenings, nights, and weekend on-call rotation.

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 listed as preferred.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a surgical technology program; relevant years of experience may substitute for required education or certification.

Responsibilities

Set up the operating room and organize sterile instruments, equipment, linens, and 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 drapes.
Scrub hands and arms and wear 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.
Help 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 coverage.
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.