Surgical Technician

• The Surgical Technician renders direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse during surgical intervention by anticipating and providing equipment, supplies, and instruments to the surgical team using principles of sterile technique for the care of the surgical patient.
• Prepares the operative area of the patient, drapes sterile field and maintains an aseptic environment by practicing sterile technique throughout the surgical procedure (e.g. reports contamination of sterile field to the surgical team).
• Passes instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeon and surgical assistants, counts needles, sponges, and instruments at appropriate intervals and identifies and monitors all medications.
• Receives and handles surgical specimen as directed by surgeon.
• Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case and assists with room turnover.
• Institutes cleaning, reprocessing and storage of instruments and equipment.
• Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent (required)
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program (preferred)
• Completion of a UofL Health Surgical Technologist training program (preferred).
• Completion of hospital based surgical technologist training program.
• Graduates of a military training program in surgical technology.
• Prior patient care experience (preferred)
• Demonstrated competence in the surgical technician role (preferred)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Must have strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments
• Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
• Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources
• Must be detail oriented in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality
• Must be able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed
• Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes – rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished – in order to meet to the changing needs of UofL Health and the Patient Experience Department
• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies
• Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results.
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solutions.
• Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint if necessary.
• Must have the ability to learn and use the electronic documentation system appropriately.
• Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in surgical techniques, including maintaining sterile environments, instrument handling, and patient care during surgical procedures. Proficient in problem-solving, data analysis, and effective communication within a healthcare setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Surgical Technician Competence
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification
• Sterile Technique Practices
• Patient Care Experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Surgical Instrument Handling
• Aseptic Technique
• Patient Positioning
• Surgical Specimen Management
• Room Preparation for Surgery
• Cleaning and Reprocessing of Instruments
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Problem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Detail Oriented
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Surgical Technology
• Patient Care
• Operating Room Procedures
• Healthcare Compliance
• Surgical Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Electronic Documentation System
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint