Surgical Technologist/On-Call/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; United States; In loco; USD 29.000 - 47.000; Part-time

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The University of Kentucky Healthcare Center for Advanced Surgery (CAS) in Lexington, KY is seeking a Surgical Technologist for On-Call coverage. This role supports OR teams with instrument passing, sterile technique, and equipment readiness.

Candidates should be graduates of a surgical technology program with appropriate certification requirements. The position involves day, evening, night shifts, weekends, and on-call duties.

Competenze

• HS and graduation from a surgical technology program or one year of direct OR experience as a surgical technician.
• No experience required.

Mansioni

• Pass surgical instruments in the operating room.
• Maintain a strict sterile field and assist with case counts.
• Obtain necessary supplies/instruments and check for completeness and working order.
• Open room independently or with the circulating nurse.
• Set up and maintain the sterile field until the patient exits.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and anticipate their needs.
• Monitor for breaks in sterile technique and take corrective action.

Conoscenze

scrub a variety of surgical cases

Formazione

Graduate of a surgical technology program (CAAHEP/ABHES) or equivalent

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Posting Details

Job Title

Surgical Technologist/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number

NR15357

Working Title

Surgical Tech/On-Call/ Center for Advanced Surgery (CAS)

Department Name

H3140:Center for Advanced Surgery

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

09

Salary Range

$21.00-34.29/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

On Call

Required Education

• HS and Graduate of school of surgical technology or one year of directly related Operating Room experience as a surgical technician

Required Related Experience

• No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( CAAHEP ) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools ( ABHES ) accredited program of 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 certified through American Allied Health ( AAH ), National Healthcare Workers Association ( NHWA ), or National Center for Competency Testing ( NCCT )
• certified as a surgical technologist or surgical technologist first assistant by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting ( NBSTSA )
• graduate of a military training program (validated with a DD214 or graduation certificate)
• UKHC employee who is already in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role as of 09/17/2016

Physical Requirements

• The essential functions for include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, the hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

• Hours of assignment may be during the days, evenings, or nights, on any day of the week; will also be required to work some weekend, holidays, and on-calls

Job Summary

• Pass surgical instruments in operating room.
• Maintain strict sterile field, assist/perform surgical case counts.
• Obtains necessary supplies/instruments for such cases and checks for completeness and working order.
• Opens room independently or in conjunction with the circulating nurse (depending on case complexity).
• Sets up and maintains sterile field until the patient exits the room.
• Maintains a neat and orderly sterile field during each case.
• Passes instruments to surgeons, anticipating needs.
• Monitors for breaks in sterile technique and takes corrective action when identified.
• Performs counts in accordance with policy.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Ability to scrub a variety of surgical cases

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

• No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Graduate of school of surgical technology or one year of directly related Operating Room experience as a surgical technician

Deadline to Apply

11/03/2026

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