On-Call Surgical Tech (PRN) – Perioperative

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call shifts

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Surgical Tech for the Operating Room at UK Chandler Hospital. This on-call, per-diem position supports perioperative services with flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or meet alternative criteria; NBSTSA/ABHES/CAAHEP-certified or equivalent experience is acceptable. Prior OR scrub experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or ABHES accredited surgical technology program, or alternative qualifying path.
• Ability to scrub a variety of surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Pass surgical instruments in the operating room.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with surgical counts.
• Prepare rooms, supplies, and instruments for procedures.
• Work across perioperative sites as needed and cover on-call shifts.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Education

Surgical technology program (HS)

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Surgical Tech for the Operating Room at UK Chandler Hospital. This on-call, per-diem position supports perioperative services with flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or meet alternative criteria; NBSTSA/ABHES/CAAHEP-certified or equivalent experience is acceptable. Prior OR scrub experience is preferred.