Surgical Technologist
Louisville, KY
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,444/weekOverview
- Start Date08/09/2026
- 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 instrumentation 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, plan, and problem-solve during changing surgical situations.
- Recognize and respond immediately to urgent or emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain aseptic technique to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Care for, prepare, handle, and maintain surgical instruments.
- Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
- Adhere to professional standards of practice.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with at least 2 years of experience.
- Recent experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- High School Diploma or GED.
Skills & Knowledge
- Medical terminology.
- Surgical technology.
- Aseptic technique.
- Metric system.
- Surgical instrumentation handling.
- Patient care during intra-operative period.
- Problem solving, planning, and emergency response.
Shift & Hours
- 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.
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
I had a fantastic experience working with Scott. He is incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely cares about finding the right fit for his nurses. Highly recommend working with him if you're looking for a recruiter who stays on top of everything.
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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