Certified Surgical Technologist- First Assistant

AdventHealth Manchester seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist – First Assistant to join its surgical services team in Manchester, Kentucky. ### What you'll do - Set up and maintain operating suites using surgeon preference cards, selecting appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment. - Provide intraoperative first-assistant support including tissue retraction, sponging, suction, irrigation, and hemostasis. - Assist with body plane closures, wound dressing applications, and securing drainage systems. - Perform instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with the circulator and participate in surgical time-out verification. - Maintain strict aseptic technique and monitor the surgical team for breaks in sterile field integrity. - Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions per safe medication-handling policy. ### What we're looking for - Active certification as a Surgical Assistant or First Assistant (SA-C, CSA, CSFA, AS-C, or State CSA) — one required. - Current BLS/CPR certification. - Demonstrated ability to anticipate surgeon needs and manage surgical instrumentation throughout procedures. - Strong knowledge of asepsis, surgical anatomy, and operative techniques. - Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program preferred; CSFA or NBSTSA CST preferred. - Minimum 2 years of relevant surgical technology or first-assistant experience preferred. ### What's included - Hourly pay range: $27.21 – $50.60 ($56,597 – $105,248 annualized). - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective day one. - Paid time off from day one and 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. - 403(b) retirement plan. - CME/career development support and whole-person well-being resources. - Mental health resources and pet benefits. ### About the practice AdventHealth Manchester is part of AdventHealth, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system committed to whole-person care in body, mind, and spirit. The Manchester campus serves Clay County and surrounding communities in eastern Kentucky, providing surgical and acute care services to a rural population. The surgical team operates on day shifts with a collaborative, patient-centered culture.