Surgical Technician/PRN POOL/On-Call/UKHC

8 hours ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Job Title:

Surgical Technician/PRN POOL/On-Call/UKHC

Job Summary:

This is a per-diem position being offered as a LEVEL 3 contract only which requires working 216 hours per 6 weeks schedule (36 hours/week). Must be able to work at any perioperative site and proficiently scrub at least 4 services, excluding CT & Transplant. Must cover two "late" days per pay period. One Weekday and One Weekend call shift every schedule at the director's discretion. Summer & Winter holiday requirement.

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 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.
Requirements:
  • 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 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 role as of 09/17/2016.
  • Ability to scrub a variety of surgical cases.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduate of school of surgical technology or one year of directly related Operating Room experience as a surgical technician.
Work Environment:

The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, the hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Benefits:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through UK Jobs Website.



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