Surgical Technician, Certified

Lifepoint Health®; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, situated in Somerset, KY, seeks a Surgical Technician, Certified, to assist in surgical operations. This entry-level full-time position involves preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile environments, and supporting surgical teams. Ideal candidates should possess critical thinking skills and BLS certification. Join a team dedicated to high-quality healthcare in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Critical thinking skills required.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed within one month.

Responsibilities

• Sets up operating room and organizes necessary instruments.
• Prepares patients and maintains sterile environment.
• Assists surgeons by passing instruments and providing necessary supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduated from surgical technology program

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Who We Are:

Lake Cumberland Surgery Center

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

• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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