Service Line Lead Technologist/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,817 - 62,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthy work environment

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time Service Line Lead Technologist to support Laser teams during surgical procedures. This role involves ensuring that all equipment and materials are ready and operable, training providers, and maintaining communication with all relevant departments. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree and certification as a Surgical Technician, alongside at least 2 years of experience. This position offers competitive pay from $26.00 to $45.70 per hour and may require on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technician required.
• 2 years related experience necessary.
• 3 years of laser experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for laser surgeries.
• Ensure all equipment and instruments are operable.
• Prepare surgical room and train providers.

Skills

Technical support for Laser teams

Equipment preparation

Collaboration with vendors

Surgical case flow facilitation

Education

Associate's degree (AS)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Working Title

Perioperative Services, Lead Technologist: Laser

Job Title

Service Line Lead Technologist/UKHC

Requisition Number

NR14694

Department Name

H3320:Perioperative Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

11

Salary Range

$26.00-45.70/hour

Type Of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

AS

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Surgical Technician

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

Shifts are 8 and 12 hour shifts: 7AM to 3:30PM and 7AM to 7PM; Monday through Friday. This position may require on-call and weekends per department needs.

Job Summary

The Service Line Lead Surgical Tech provides technical support for the Laser teams by ensuring all equipment, materials and instruments are operable and available the day of surgery; prepares the room for the case; trains providers in the proper setup and use of the equipment, materials and instrumentation; works collaboratively with the Central Sterile Processing Department and communicates with all outside vendors for the assigned specialty area; and maintains active communication among interdepartmental staff, Physicians and service line team members. The Service Line Lead Surgical Tech shall be a proficient Surgical Technologist in their specialty area and shall function in the scrub role to facilitate flow of surgical cases when needed. The role will report directly to their service-area aligned Service Line Manager/UKHC.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

3 years of laser experience

Deadline To Apply

02/17/2026

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