Surgical Tech

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Surgical Technologist

Days and Nights

Operating Room I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals.

Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department.

Description OR Surgical Technologist:

  • Functions as a member of the surgical team under the direction of the registered nurse.

  • Performs scrub functions and other roles, which support the perioperative plan of care and knowledge of operative procedures.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes principles of aseptic technique including but not limited to gowning, gloving sterilization, and disinfection.

  • On call weekends, weeknights, and holidays by rotation.

Requirements OR Surgical Technologist:

  • Technical Diploma or associate degree from an accredited Surgical Technology program

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date. 

Benefits:

  • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually 

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave 

  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire 

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets) 

  • PTO Sell Back Program 

  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support 

  • Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education

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 surgical procedures under RN supervision, maintain sterile environment, support perioperative care

Job title

Surgical Tech

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

must be based in Lexington, KY; remote not allowed

Salary

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor degree or diploma from accredited surgical tech programBLS

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

surgical technologyoperative proceduresaseptic technique
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

On-site City