Surgical Technologist | New Grad & Experienced Sign-On Bonus

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent Attraction Bonus

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room teams at UK Healthcare Chandler and Good Samaritan locations. This role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent certification, with several alternative paths outlined in the posting.

The position involves 8-hour shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, with some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited program in surgical technology.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with at least 10 years in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role.
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Certificate program and certification through AAH, NHWA, or NCCT.
• Certification as surgical technologist or surgical technologist first assistant by NBSTSA.
• Graduate of a military training program (validated with a DD214 or graduation certificate).
• UKHC employee already in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role as of 09/17/2016.

Responsibilities

• Pass surgical instruments in the operating room.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with surgical counts.
• Prepare room and supplies for cases; open room independently or with circulating nurse.
• Maintain a sterile field until patient exits; monitor for breaks in sterile technique and correct as needed.

Skills

Scrub a variety of surgical cases

Education

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited surgical technology program

LPN with 10+ years OR experience

Surgical Technologist Certificate program

NBSTSA certification as surgical technologist

Military training program in surgical tech (DD214)

Job description

The University of Kentucky in Lexington is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room teams at UK Healthcare Chandler and Good Samaritan locations. This role requires graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent certification, with several alternative paths outlined in the posting.

The position involves 8-hour shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, with some weekends and holidays.