Certified Surgical Tech-First Assist (CST) PRN - OR

Jackson Purchase Medical Center Certified Surgical Tech-First Assist (CST) - Operating Room Job Type: Varied, PRN Who We Are People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107-bed private facility, Joint Commission‑accredited. From emergent to elective, we offer a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center. Where We Are Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it’s outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or living history. Why Choose Us Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K benefits for full‑time employees Competitive paid time off / extended illness bank package for full‑time employees Employee assistance program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program Professional development opportunities, including 100% reimbursement for LPN‑to‑RN bridge program And much more… Position Summary Maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Essential Functions Before an operation, help set up the operating room and organize the sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions. Check, adjust, and operate equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment. Maintain supply of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation. Prepare patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Also transport, position patients on table, and cover them with sterile surgical "drapes." Scrub hands and arms, put on sterile operating room attire to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the procedure. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments, and providing sterile items in an efficient manner. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, hold retractors, cut sutures, and apply dressings as directed. Clean and restock the operating room. Adhere to The Joint Commission (TJC) professional standards and attend hospital in‑service training sessions as directed. Provide age‑appropriate care for all age groups. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; surgical technologists graduate from a surgical technology program (**Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.**) License: Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date. Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EEOC Statement Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Physician Practices