What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Tech, First Assist – OR position at Georgetown Community Hospital?
CenterPoint Health - Georgetown
Job Type: Full Time | Days
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
The Operating Room team at Georgetown Community Hospital is dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality surgical care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our skilled surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff work together to provide exceptional care before, during, and after a wide range of surgical procedures. As part of a trusted community hospital, we are committed to excellence, teamwork, and patient safety while utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based practices. Every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting positive patient outcomes and enhancing the health of the communities we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Certified Surgical Tech, First Assist who excels in this role:
Assist the surgeon during procedures by providing exposure, handling tissue, suturing, and controlling bleeding
Prepare and maintain the sterile field, ensuring all instruments and supplies are ready and properly handled
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and pass instruments and materials efficiently during procedures
Perform preoperative and postoperative duties, including patient positioning, skin preparation, and wound dressing
Ensure compliance with surgical protocols, aseptic techniques, and patient safety standards
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). Additional requirements include:
We are considering qualified candidates with either Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) experience/certification or First Assistant (FA) experience/certification for this role. Candidates who meet the qualifications for either discipline are encouraged to apply.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) required within 7 days of hire
Experience
- One or more years of experience as a Surgical Scrub Technician with CSFA certification required
- Specific knowledge of surgical procedures required
- Extensive communication skills, team building skills, surgical assisting and instrumentation skills required
More about Centerpoint – Georgetown
Centerpoint – Georgetown 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 – Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint - Georgetown is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
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.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.