Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - OR

Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital | Somerset, KY

Schedule: 5x8 Day Shift (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM)
Evening, night, and weekend on-call rotation may be required.

Your Experience Matters

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities across the country. We are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees so they can provide exceptional care to the patients and communities we serve.

As a Certified Surgical Technician (CST), you will play an important role in supporting the surgical team and helping provide safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout surgical procedures.

More About Our Team

Our Surgery Center provides a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees have opportunities to learn and grow. New team members receive a comprehensive orientation designed to help set them up for success.

Team members may work in the General OR or have opportunities to specialize in areas such as Neuro, with cross-training available. We also support continued professional development through tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, and career growth resources.

How You'll Contribute

As a Certified Surgical Technician (CST), you will:

• Prepare the operating room prior to procedures, including setting up sterile instruments, equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Check, adjust, and operate surgical equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction equipment, electrosurgical units, and other necessary equipment.
• Assist with preparing patients for surgery, including positioning, draping, and preparing surgical sites as appropriate.
• Perform surgical hand scrubbing and maintain proper sterile technique throughout procedures.
• Establish and maintain the sterile field while handling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and efficiently pass instruments and sterile supplies during procedures.
• Assist with specimens, retractors, sutures, dressings, and other procedural needs as directed.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and fluids needed during surgical procedures.
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and restocking the operating room following procedures.
• Follow hospital policies, professional standards, infection prevention practices, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Participate in required hospital training and educational programs.
• Provide age-appropriate care and support to patients across all age groups.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program or possess equivalent relevant experience.

Additional requirements include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for required education or certification, as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Ability to maintain sterile technique and perform effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Why Join Us

We believe investing in our employees is an important part of providing excellent patient care. In addition to base compensation, this position offers access to benefits and resources designed to support your health, career, and overall well-being.

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Employee Well-being: Programs and resources supporting mental, physical, and financial wellness, including virtual care, mental health services, and employee discount programs.

Professional Development: Ongoing learning, training, and career advancement opportunities.

More About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed acute care hospital that has served the Somerset community for more than 40 years. The hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services and is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the patients and communities it serves.

EEOC Statement

"Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.