Surgical Tech/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Surgical Tech for PRN pool/on-call duties in the Center for Advanced Surgery. The role requires assisting in the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, and ensuring room readiness.

Candidates must graduate from a CAAHEP/ABHES program or have LPN with extensive surgical tech experience, or equivalent certification. This on-call position offers varied shifts and requires the ability to lift up to 50–100 pounds and adapt to a

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited surgical technology program, or licensed practical nurse (LPN) with extensive OR surgical tech experience.
• Certification through NBSTSA or equivalent (AAH/NHWA/NCCT) is preferred or required.
• Graduates of military training programs (validated with DD214 or certificate) may qualify.
• UKHC employee already in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role as of 09/17/2016 may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Pass surgical instruments in the operating room.
• Maintain a strict sterile field and assist with/perform surgical case counts.
• Open and prepare rooms independently or with the circulating nurse.
• Obtain required supplies/instruments and ensure they are complete and functioning.
• Set up and maintain sterile field until patient exits the room.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and anticipate needs.
• Monitor for breaks in sterile technique and correct as needed.

Skills

Scrub technique

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Posting Details
Job Title Surgical Tech/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC
Requisition Number NR15408
Working Title Surgical Tech/CAS/PRN Pool
Department Name H3140:Center for Advanced Surgery
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 09
Salary Range $21.00-34.29/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status On Call
Required EducationHS
Required Related ExperienceNo experience required.
Required License/Registration/CertificationGraduate 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 Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) with at least 10 years in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role; or completion of a Surgical Technologist Certificate program and certified through American Allied Health ( AAH ), National Healthcare Workers Association ( NHWA ), or National Center for Competency Testing ( NCCT ); or certified as a surgical technologist or 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/Technologist role as of 09/17/2016
Physical RequirementsThe 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.
ShiftOn Call
Job SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesAbility to scrub a variety of surgical cases
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperienceGraduate of school of surgical technology or one year of directly related Operating Room experience as a surgical technician
Deadline to Apply 11/17/2026
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