Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Surgical Technician/UKHC

Relocation Offered: 51 - 500 $2, - 1000 $4, – 2000 $5,000.00 >2001 up to $10,000

Working Title: Surgical Technician/ OR Chandler

Department Name: H3320: Perioperative Services

Work Location: Lexington

Grade Level: 09

Salary Range: $ /hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: HS

Required Related Experience: At least one year of experience

All Surgical Tech candidates must have graduated with an Associates degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited program

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. Hours of assignment may be during the days, evenings, or nights, on any day of the week.

Shift: Days/evenings and/or nights with some weekends, holidays and call required.

Job Summary: NEW STARTING PAY RATE. THE STARTING PAY FOR THIS POSITION WAS RECENTLY ADJUSTED. THE MINIMUM HOURLY RATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL NOW BE $21.00 HOURLY. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.

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