Surgical Technologist/UKHC
Full Time
Job Title
Surgical Technologist/UKHC
Requisition Number
NR12720
Working Title
Surgical Technologist/OR/Chandler
Department Name
H3320:Perioperative Services
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
09
Salary Range
$21.00-34.29/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Required Related Experience
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredited program of surgical 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 the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or graduate of a military training program (validated with a DD214 or graduation certificate), or UKHC employee who is already in a Surgical Technician role as of 09/17/2016
Physical Requirements
The essential functions for include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, the hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift
7a-7:30p Sat/Sun with a variable 12 hr. shift during the week
Job Summary
This opening is for our Chandler OR unit. The primary responsibilities for these positions include: Pass surgical instruments in operating room. Maintain strict sterile field, assist/perform surgical case counts. Obtains necessary supplies/instruments for such cases and checks for completeness and working order. Opens room independently or in conjunction with the circulating nurse (depending on case complexity). Sets up and maintains sterile field until the patient exits the room. Maintains a neat and orderly sterile field during each case. Passes instruments to surgeons, anticipating needs. Monitors for breaks in sterile technique and takes corrective action when identified. Performs counts in accordance with policy.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Ability to scrub a variety of surgical cases
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
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
11/15/2024
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