Surgical Technician - OR
About The Position
Centerpoint Health, a part of Lifepoint Health, is a regional healthcare provider serving communities across Central Kentucky. Centerpoint Health – Paris, formerly Bourbon Community Hospital, is a 58-bed acute care facility in the heart of the Bluegrass. The medical staff consists of 140 physicians covering 22 specialties. Centerpoint Health - Paris also offers services in Behavioral Health consisting of a 33-bed inpatient facility. Our multi-disciplinary approach enlists the services of a dedicated team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, therapists, nurses, social workers, mental health technicians, recreation therapists, and Kentucky certified teachers. Our Behavioral Health department also utilizes certified therapy dogs in the healing process when applicable.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential (or eligibility to obtain within a specified timeframe)
- Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
- Knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and instrumentation
- Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical environment, including instruments, equipment, and supplies
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating surgical needs
- Perform surgical counts of instruments, sponges, and supplies to ensure patient safety
- Handle, label, and maintain specimens according to protocol
- Clean, sterilize, and restock surgical instruments and operating rooms following procedures
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
- Free Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
