- Location
- Paducah - 2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Summary
Job Description:
Surgical Technologist
Job Description
The Surgical Technologist serves as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures.
Job Duties:
- Scrubbing into cases and make sure instruments and supplies are available for the scheduled case.
- Setting up cases ensuring that all instruments are thoroughly sterilized and maintain the sterile field during case set up.
- May be asked to assist physician to cut suture material and may be asked to apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
- Is responsible for gross decontamination of instruments including breaking down instruments for further cleaning in Central Sterile Processing.
- Collaborates with the circulating nurse to carry out appropriate interventions.
Requirements:
- Technical Diploma from a Surgical Technologist accredited program or comparable military training
- Certified Surgical Tech (CST) certification is required
- Driver’s License
- Eligibility for Surgical Technologist Certification
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
Work Experience
Education