Surgical Technologist
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Hospital
$1,190-1,292/weekHost Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
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 and equipment use based on patient age (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 to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- 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.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience with surgical equipment handling.
- Proficient in aseptic technique.
- Experience with spine and vascular procedures.
Skills
- Surgical instrumentation preparation and equipment handling.
- Aseptic technique.
- Medical terminology and metric system knowledge.
- Problem solving and prioritization.
- Patient care during intra-operative period.
- Adherence to professional standards.
Shift Details
- Day shift: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
- On-call once a week from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week.
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Additional Notes
- No prior travel experience required.
Facility
Norton Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Norton Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,362 beds
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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