Certified Surgical Tech - Mid-Shift
BHS Baptist Healthcare System
Apply to this job Paducah, KY Until 10/5/2026 First posted August 6, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description
Summary
Job Description:
Certified Surgical Tech
Full-Time M-F 11-19:30
Call 1 night/week and every 4th weekend
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
- 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
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
About this role
Summary
Assist in operative procedures, sterilize instruments, ensure sterile field, collaborate with team.
Job title
Certified Surgical Tech - Mid-Shift
Experience level
certification required
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Paducah, KY; onsite work required
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
certified surgical techsterilizationoperative procedures
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
surgical technologysterilizationoperative procedures
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Paducah, KY, USA
On-site City