When you are an employee at Norton Healthcare, you will find real meaning and purpose in your work. Because of the care we provide, more people choose Norton Healthcare for their health care needs than any other system in the community. Discover a rewarding career as Surgical Technician or Sr Surgical Technician designed with you in mind.

Surgical Technician Responsibilities:

• Preparation and handling of instrumentation and surgical equipment and assisting the surgeon during the surgical procedure.
• Administers care and use of equipment applications based on the age and needs of the patient population served.
• Applying knowledge of specific procedures or specialties, effectively prioritize, and effectively plan and problem solve due to the changing nature of the work situation during surgical procedures.
• Recognizing and supporting the need for immediate response during urgent or emergency situations.
• Possessing basic knowledge of medical terminology, the metric system and aseptic technique, and apply this knowledge in all patient and family interactions.

Surgical Technician

• Not certified? We have opportunities to work under the full scope of practice as a surgical technician in our nine area hospitals.
• Surgical Technician roles require one year surgical tech experience or completion of a surgical tech program or completion of a surgical tech apprentice program.

Certified Sr. Surgical Technician

• Certified? We have opportunities to work under the full scope of practice as a surgical technician in our nine area hospitals.
• Senior Surgical Technician roles require three years as a Surgical Technician and certification as a Surgical Tech (CST).

Surgical Technicians will work at one of Norton Healthcare's 9 Hospitals:

• Norton Hospital
• Norton Children's Hospital
• Norton Audubon Hospital
• Norton Women's and Children's Hospital
• Norton West Louisville Hospital
• Norton Brownsboro Hospital
• Norton Clark Hospital
• Norton King's Daughters' Hospital
• Norton Scott Hospital

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities. You may also be eligible for various hiring programs:

• Relocation Assistance to help with making the Louisville area your new home.
• Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team.
• Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.

Surgical Tech Required

• 1-year surgical tech experience OR completion of a surgical tech program (Diploma) OR successful completion of a surgical tech apprentice program

Sr. Surgical Tech Required

• 3 years surgical tech experience
• Diploma OR successful completion of a Surgical Tech Apprentice Program
• One of: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA), Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C), Certified Operating Room and Surgical Technician (CORST), or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA)