Surgical Technologist Jobs in Lexington, KY

A Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech or Operating Room Technician, is an integral part of the surgical team in the med tech industry. Their primary responsibility is to assist doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and surgical tools are sterilized and readily available. They also assist during the operation by passing instruments to surgeons, holding organs in place, or using retractors. After the surgery, they may help dress wounds and transfer patients to recovery rooms.

Important skills for a Surgical Technologist include strong attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, good physical stamina for long surgeries, and excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition to these skills, Surgical Technologists usually need to hold a certification. The most common certifications are the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing. Prior to becoming a Surgical Technologist, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Medical Assistant, or even work in medical equipment sterilization, to gain experience in the medical field.

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Surgical Technician Full Time 2nd Shift

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Overview Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford,...

Surgical Technician/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

No Preferred Education/Experience Graduate of school of surgical technology or one year of directly related Operating Room experience as a surgical technician Deadline to Apply 04/30/2025 Our University...

OR Tech - CVOR

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Description: As a CVOR Tech, you'll be an important part of the cardiovascular operating room team....

Access This Permanent Staff OR Tech / Surgical Tech Job in Lexington, KY. Job Details: Pay: $21/hour - $34/hour. (This info is approximate. To view complete pay and facility information, please...

Certified Surgical Tech

  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 4 days ago

Overview As an ER Nurse CHI Saint Joseph Health, you'll be the first touchpoint to the people in our community during health emergencies. No two days in emergency nursing are ever the same. You're...

Surgical Technician Full Time 2nd Shift

  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 7 days ago

Works as a team member to provide harmonious flow of the surgical schedule and operating room running smoothly....

Surgical Tech PRN

  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 15 days ago

Job Description: Surgical Technologist-Operating Room PRN I First Shift Operating Room I Lexington, KY Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op...

Surgical Technologist/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

technology, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with at least 10 years in a Surgical Technician role, or certified as a surgical technologist or certified as a surgical technologist first assistant by...

Surgical Tech

  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 29 days ago

Room Technician, also sometimes called Surgical Technologists, you are an important part of the operating room team....

Anesthesia Technician for Operating Room

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Anesthesia Technician Surgical Services I Lexington Full-Time, First Shift (5x8's 0530-1400) Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas:...

Surgical Technician Full Time Days

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Works as a team member to provide harmonious flow of the surgical schedule and operating room running smoothly....

Surgical Technologist

  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications RequiredHigh school graduate or GED requiredGraduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist or military training program requiredPreferredOrthopedic experience preferred Certification...

Surgical Tech/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC

  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 45+ days ago

technology, or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with at least 10 years in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role, or certified as a surgical technologist or certified as a surgical technologist first...

Surgical Technologist Operating Room

  • Lexington, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description: Surgical Technologist-Operating Room Full-Time, 1100 to 2130 (4x10s) Operating Room I Lexington $30,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals....

Surg Tech

  • Lexington, KY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 90+ days ago

Job Description: Surgical Technologist -OR Full-Time, Second Shift Operating Room I Lexington $30,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department...

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Lexington, KY offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technologists in Lexington, KY
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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