Mercy Health·Paducah, Kentucky
The Certified Surgical Technologist prepares and provides sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for invasive procedures. They maintain aseptic techniques and assist the surgical team with pre- and post-procedure room cleaning.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment alongside the surgical team.
Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure.
Provides complete case preparation with the ability to adapt of special instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative room and instruments.
Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure.
• Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred)
Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C)( TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)
• One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
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Inpatient Surgery - Lourdes
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
Requires an Associate's degree or vocational/military certification in Surgical Technology and certification from CST, NBSTA, or NCCT. BLS certification is preferred, and one year of perioperative experience is desired.
Market context
In Kentucky, allied-health laboratory roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need staff who can meet CLIA 88 standards and follow regulatory procedures. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a baccalaureate degree plus MLS, MT, or MLT (ASCP) certification or eligibility within one year. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and prepare examples of compliance-focused lab work.
