Surgical Technician – Day Shift OR Support

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Med Center East OR in Louisville, KY. The role supports the surgical team by maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments, handling specimens and preparing the OR for cases.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program. BLS certification is required; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent (required).
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program (preferred).
• Completion of a UofL Health Surgical Technologist training program (preferred).
• Completion of hospital based surgical technologist training program.
• Graduates of a military training program in surgical technology.
• Prior patient care experience (preferred).
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required).
• Must have strong relationship building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health to complete projects and maintain strong partnerships with other departments.
• Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully and be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions.
• Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources.
• Must be detail oriented in gathering relevant data while attending to essential details; checks work for accuracy and quality.
• Must be able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed.
• Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to make appropriate adjustments and changes – rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished – in order to meet to the changing needs of UofL Health.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operative area of the patient, drapes sterile field and maintains an aseptic environment by practicing sterile technique throughout the surgical procedure.
• Passes instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeon and surgical assistants, counts needles, sponges, and instruments at appropriate intervals and identifies and monitors all medications.
• Receives and handles surgical specimen as directed by surgeon.
• Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies according to type of case and assists with room turnover.
• Institutes cleaning, reprocessing and storage of instruments and equipment.
• Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Med Center East OR in Louisville, KY. The role supports the surgical team by maintaining a sterile field, passing instruments, handling specimens and preparing the OR for cases.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program. BLS certification is required; prior patient care experience is preferred.