Job Description

Job Title: Surgical Technician/UKHC

Company: University of Kentucky

Job Description

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 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 RequirementsThe 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.
ShiftThis position requires 40 hours per week. (Days, Evenings and/or Night shifts) and possible weekends and holidays with call.
Job SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesAbility to scrub a variety of surgical cases
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperienceN/A

Expected Salary: $21 – 34.29 per hour

Location: Lexington, KY

Job Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:49:15 GMT