Surgical Technologist/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

U K Healthcare Ltd in Lexington, KY is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating room team. You will pass instruments to surgeons, maintain a sterile field, assist with case counts, and ensure supplies and instruments are ready for each procedure.

This role offers Talent Attraction bonuses for new grads and for Surgical Techs with experience, with commitments ranging from 12 to 24 months at select locations; further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

This title offers a Talent Attraction bonus for New Grads of $6,000 with an 12-month commitment or $12,000 with a 24-month commitment.(GSH and Chandler locations only), Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.

This title offers a Talent Attraction bonus for Surgical Techs with 12 months or greater experience, up to $15,000 with an 18-month commitment (GSH or Chandler locations only); or $20,000 with a 18-month commitment ( CVOR Specialty Only). Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.

The primary responsibilities for these positions include: 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.