Surgical Technician/UKHC
Company: University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title Surgical Technician/UKHC
Requisition Number NR10422
Working Title Surgical Technician/UK Good Samaritan
Hospital/Perioperative Services
Department Name H6300:Perioperative Services
Work Location Lexington
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 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 7:00am 3:30pm with some call and late coverage
Job Summary 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 01/25/2023
University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is
committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our
students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and
acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all
backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and
welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and
are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.
In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for
our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of
Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans,
individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to
consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass
pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky
Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background
check and/or drug screen.
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