Surgical Technologist/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,818,000 - 98,255,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the Center for Advanced Surgery. Primary duties include passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting with surgical counts and setup.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm with late calls; requires HS completion and graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent certification. Experience is not required, but licensure/certification as required by NBSTSA/CAAHEP/ABHES is expected.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have completed a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program or equivalent.
• HS high school diploma required.
• Eligible for CST/technologist certification or LPN path as alternative.
• Graduate from a recognized surgical technology program and certified or eligible for relevant credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Pass surgical instruments in the operating room.
• Maintain sterile field and assist with surgical case counts.
• Prepare supplies/instruments and ensure completeness and working order.
• Open/prepare room and maintain sterile field until patient exits.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and anticipate needs.
• Monitor sterile technique and correct breaks.
• Perform instrument counts per policy.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile field

Instrument passing

OR teamwork

Education

HS

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited surgical technology program

LPN with 10 years in surgical tech

Surgical Technologist certificate program with certification (AAH/NHWA/NCCT)

NBSTSA certification as CST or CST First Assistant

Military training program graduate

UKHC employee in surgical tech role (as of 2016)

Job description

Posting Details
Job Title Surgical Technologist/UKHC
Requisition Number NR15299
Working Title Surgical Tech/ Center for Advanced Surgery
Department Name H3140:Center for Advanced Surgery
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 09
Salary Range $26.46-34.29/hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education HS, 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;
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; or Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) with at least 10 years in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role; or 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 ); or certified as a surgical technologist or surgical technologist first assistant by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting ( NBSTSA ); or graduate of a military training program (validated with a DD214 or graduation certificate); or UKHC employee who is already in a Surgical Technician/Technologist role as of 09/17/2016
Physical Requirements

• “The essential functions for surgical technician 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.” 2. “The condition of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, the hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. This job may require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling which is considered “heavy work” (i.e. exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and 25-50 pounds of force frequently); as well as standing, walking, and sitting for long periods of time.”
  

ShiftM-F, 7:00am-3:30pm with lates and call
Job SummaryThis 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.
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 09/15/2026
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