Surgical Technologist
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Healthcare - 231 E Chestnut St
$1,344-1,374/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 for patients from neonate through geriatric.
- Prioritize and problem-solve in dynamic surgical environments.
- Recognize and respond immediately to urgent or emergency situations.
- Apply knowledge of medical terminology, metric system, and aseptic technique in patient and family interactions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain aseptic technique during surgical duties to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- Care for, prepare, handle, and maintain surgical instrumentation.
- Perform sponge, sharps, and instrument counts consistently according to policy.
- Adhere to professional standards of practice.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technician experience, including experience within the last year.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification.
Shift and Hours
- Day shift: 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM.
- 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
- Work Fridays.
- On-call every 5th weekend (Saturday-Sunday, 7 AM to 7 PM).
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
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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