Surgical Technician - OR

Job Description

CenterPoint Health - Paris

Surgical Technician (CST) - OR
Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Your experience matters

Centerpoint Health, a part of Lifepoint Health, is a regional healthcare provider serving communities across Central Kentucky, including the nine-county region of Greater Lexington. Formed in 2026 by the joining of four community hospitals - Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles, Bourbon Community Hospital in Paris, Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester and Georgetown Community Hospital in Georgetown - Centerpoint Health comprises nearly 1700 team members guided by a mission of making communities healthier.

More about our team

At Centerpoint - Paris , our Operating Room team is dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Our surgeons, registered nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff work together to provide safe, efficient care across a variety of surgical specialties, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality outcomes. We foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning, where every team member plays a vital role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your skills in a dynamic and rewarding surgical setting.

How you'll contribute

A Surgical Technician (CST) who excels in this role:

• Prepare and maintain a sterile surgical environment, including instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating surgical needs
• Perform surgical counts of instruments, sponges, and supplies to ensure patient safety
• Handle, label, and maintain specimens according to protocol
• Clean, sterilize, and restock surgical instruments and operating rooms following procedures

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for 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 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program. Additional requirements include:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential (or eligibility to obtain within a specified timeframe)
• Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and instrumentation
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills

More about Centerpoint - Paris
Centerpoint - Paris is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Centerpoint - Paris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint - Paris is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

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.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.