Weekend Surgical Technician: Precision OR Support

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician for weekend coverage at Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring sterile technique and timely instrument support for the surgical team.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program (preferred), and BLS certification. Previous surgical tech experience is encouraged; military training is considered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program preferred.
• Completion of a UofL Health Surgical Technologist training program preferred.
• Completion of hospital based surgical technologist training program preferred.
• Graduates of a military training program in surgical technology preferred.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operative area of the patient, drapes sterile field and maintains an aseptic environment by practicing sterile technique.
• Passes instruments, sponges and sutures to surgeon and surgical assistants, counts needles, sponges, and instruments.
• Receives and handles surgical specimens as directed by surgeon.
• Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments and supplies and assists with room turnover.
• Institutes cleaning, reprocessing and storage of instruments and equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assisting

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technologist program graduate

UofL Health training program

Hospital-based surgical tech training

Military surgical tech training

Job description

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Surgical Technician for weekend coverage at Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The role provides direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring sterile technique and timely instrument support for the surgical team.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program (preferred), and BLS certification. Previous surgical tech experience is encouraged; military training is considered.