Job Description
Join our elite surgical team at Bluegrass Surgical Partners where your expertise saves lives every day. We're urgently seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to fill a critical position in our state-of-the-art operating rooms. Enjoy premium benefits including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans with employer matching, and paid time off. Work alongside world-class surgeons in a fast-paced, high-tech environment with cutting-edge equipment. Lexington offers a vibrant lifestyle with affordable living, top-rated schools, and endless outdoor activities. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career while making a real impact in patients' lives. Immediate start available – apply today!
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, sterile fields, and surgical instruments for procedures
- Assist surgeons during operations by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Handle surgical specimens for laboratory analysis
- Manage inventory and restock surgical supplies
- Operate specialized equipment like endoscopic and robotic systems
- Document procedural details accurately in electronic health records
- Train new staff on surgical procedures and equipment
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 2 years of recent scrub experience in general surgery
- BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association
- Knowledge of sterile processing standards (AORN guidelines)
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50+ pounds
- Experience with electronic health record systems (EPIC preferred)
- Strong communication skills and teamwork mentality
- Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and on-call shifts