Surgical Technologist
Louisville, KY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,419/weekOverview
- Start Date07/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Surgical Tech
Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
Job Summary
- Assist healthcare team during intra-operative period.
- Prepare and handle surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assist surgeon during surgical procedures.
- Provide care based on patient age and needs (neonate through geriatric).
- Apply aseptic technique and medical terminology knowledge.
- Prioritize and problem-solve in dynamic surgical environments.
- Recognize and respond immediately to urgent or emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain aseptic technique during surgical duties.
- Care for, prepare, handle, and maintain surgical instrumentation.
- Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
- Adhere to professional standards of practice.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Proficient in surgical technology and aseptic technique.
- Experience with spine and vascular cases.
- Vascular Technologist experience.
Work Schedule
- Day shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- On-call: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM once a week
- 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Skills
- Surgical technology and instrumentation handling
- Aseptic technique
- Medical terminology and metric system knowledge
- Patient care, problem solving, planning, emergency response
Employer
Host Healthcare
247 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Extremely helpful and responsive in all aspects of recruitment and throughout each of my contracts!
Cons
None
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Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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