Surgical Technologist: OR Instrument & Sterile Field Pro

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent Attraction bonus

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will pass instruments and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures, ensuring patient safety and workflow efficiency.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to sterile technique, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced OR environment. Training and onboarding will be provided during hiring process.

Qualifications

• Experience as a surgical technologist or in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and operating room protocols.
• Ability to work in fast-paced OR environments.

Responsibilities

• 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 cas.
• Passes instruments to surgeons, anticipating needs.
• Monitors for breaks in sterile technique and takes corrective action when identified.
• Performs counts in accordance with policy.

Job description

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will pass instruments and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures, ensuring patient safety and workflow efficiency.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to sterile technique, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced OR environment. Training and onboarding will be provided during hiring process.