"Surgical Tech/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC"

Job Details

Job Title: Surgical Tech/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR12301

Working Title: Surgical Tech/OR/Good Sam

Department Name: H6300:Perioperative Services

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

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 certified as a surgical technologist or certified as a 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 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: On-Call

Job Summary: This title offers a Talent Attraction bonus of $6,000 with an 12-month commitment or $12,000 with a 24-month commitment. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process. Surgical Techs in the Good Sam OR have a primary responsibility in the following areas: 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: 09/22/2025