Surgical Technician, Certified

Memorial Physician Practices; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare facility where your skills as a Surgical Technician will be valued and utilized to their fullest potential. You will play a vital role in ensuring the operating room is prepared and organized, assisting surgeons with precision and care. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy a fulfilling career while making a difference in the lives of patients in a community that values healthcare excellence. If you are ready to embrace a rewarding challenge in a dynamic team, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) Benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; surgical technology program graduate.
• Requires critical thinking skills and ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up operating room and organize sterile table with instruments and equipment.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist the surgeon during procedures.
• Clean and restock the operating room and adhere to professional standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Decisive Judgment

Ability to Work with Minimal Supervision

Ability to Work in Stressful Environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technology Program Graduate

Tools

Sterilizers

Suction Machines

Electrosurgical Units

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Surgical Technician

Job Type: Full Time

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services.

Where We Are:

The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• And much more…

Position Summary:

Essential Functions:
Before an operation, helps set up the operating room and organizes sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions.
Checks, adjusts, and operates equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment.
Maintains supply of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during operation.
Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Also transports, positions patients on table, and covers them with sterile surgical 'drapes.'
Scrubs hands and arms, puts on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient and to handle the sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the procedure.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments, and providing sterile items in an efficient manner.
Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and applies dressings as directed.
Cleans and restocks the operating room.
Adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) on professional standards and attends hospital in-service training sessions as directed. Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups.

Non-Essential Functions:
1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred; Surgical technologists graduate from surgical technology program (Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.)
License:
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date
Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.