Surgical Technologist I

King's Daughters; Ashland, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Surgical Technologist to pass instruments and maintain a sterile field during procedures. The role prepares supplies, assists the surgical team, and ensures patient safety throughout intraoperative and postoperative care.

Requirements include a high school diploma with vocational/technical training, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.
• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist course.
• Certifications & Licensures Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and passes instruments during procedures.
• Prepares, drapes, and assists in positioning patients and operative areas.
• Assists surgeons during procedures, anticipating needs and ensuring efficiency.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
• Documents and communicates relevant patient information with the RN and surgical team.

Skills

Scrub competency

Aseptic technique

Operative room prep

Surgical assistance

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Summary

Responsible for passing surgical instruments and maintaining a strict sterile field during procedures. Obtains, checks, and sets up necessary supplies and instruments for each case. Anticipates surgical team needs and assists with surgical case counts in accordance with policy. Monitors for and addresses breaks in sterile technique to ensure patient safety. Collaborates with team members to deliver efficient, safe, and intraoperative and postoperative care.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates scrub competency and adheres to aseptic technique for all age groups.
• Prepares, drapes, and assists in positioning patients and operative areas.
• Assists surgeons during procedures, anticipating needs and ensuring efficiency.
• Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
• Manages and cares for surgical specimens, cultures, and medications in the sterile field.
• Reviews and obtains necessary supplies, sets up and restocks operating rooms, and assists with turnover between procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment, following all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with orientation and instruction of new personnel and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Documents and communicates relevant patient information, collaborating with the RN and surgical team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

Experience Requirement

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist course. 0–2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures Basic Life Support (BLS)

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

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Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room Shift: Flex (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.