Service Line Lead Technologist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Service Line Lead Technologist for the Ortho/Neuro Spine specialty. This full-time STAFF position in Lexington, KY supports surgical teams by ensuring equipment and instruments are ready for cases, and by training providers in setup and use.

The role collaborates with Central Sterile Processing and vendors to maintain smooth case flow. The ideal candidate has an AS degree with 2+ years in Ortho/Neuro spine experience and holds a Certified Surgical Technician

Qualifications

• AS degree required.
• Certified Surgical Technician certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Ortho/Neuro Spine teams.
• Ensure surgical room readiness and instrument operability.
• Train providers in equipment setup and use.
• Coordinate with Central Sterile Processing and outside vendors.
• Maintain communication among interdepartmental staff and service line team.

Education

AS

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Service Line Lead Technologist/UKHC

Requisition Number

NR15385

Working Title

Perioperative Services, Lead Technologist Ortho/Neuro Spine

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

May include day, evenings, night, and/or swing; will also be required to work some weekend, holidays and specialty call as needed.

Job Summary

The Service Line Lead Surgical Tech provides technical support for the Ortho/Neuro Spine 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 .

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

3 years in Ortho/Neuro spine experience

Deadline to Apply

09/20/2026

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