Surgical Technologist – Center for Advanced Surgery (FT)

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the Center for Advanced Surgery. Primary duties include passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with case counts to ensure patient safety during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma and a CAEHEP/ABHES-accredited program in surgical technology, or equivalent certification. LPNs with surgical tech experience also qualify; shift Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm, with calls as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate from a CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited program in surgical technology.
• No experience required.
• Options include CAAHEP/ABHES program graduate, LPN with 10+ years in surgical tech, or NBSTSA certified.

Responsibilities

• Pass surgical instruments, maintain sterile field, assist with surgical case counts.
• Set up room, obtain supplies, and ensure sterile technique until patient exits the room.

Skills

Ability to scrub a variety of surgical

Education

High School Diploma

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited surgical technology program

LPN with 10+ years in surgical tech

Surgical Technologist certificate; NBSTSA/AAH/NHWA/NCCT certification

Job description

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the Center for Advanced Surgery. Primary duties include passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with case counts to ensure patient safety during procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma and a CAEHEP/ABHES-accredited program in surgical technology, or equivalent certification. LPNs with surgical tech experience also qualify; shift Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm, with calls as needed.