Surgical Technician PRN

2 weeks ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States CHI Full time

Job Summary And Responsibilities
Contributes to the safe, efficient operation of the surgical suite by assisting the physician, circulating RNs and anesthesia personnel during all levels of surgical procedures. Has primary responsibility for set-up of the instruments/equipment on the sterile field to perform each surgical procedure, operation, and cleaning of all procedural equipment during procedures. Works as a team member to provide harmonious flow of the surgical schedule and operating room running smoothly.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Contributes to efficient operation of the surgical suite and department.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information in the surgical suite and department.
  • Assists in delivering high quality care services in a professional, compassionate and courteous manner with respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, Standards of Behavior and Conduct and Standards of Professional Appearance.
  • Gives direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the RNs.
  • Responsible for the care, handling, and processing of all of the equipment and instruments.
  • Prepares and sets up for all surgical procedures ensuring that the correct equipment and supplies are available during the case.
  • Ability to assist the physicians as needed with equipment and supplies consistent with their job classification.
  • Knowledge of all complex and therapeutic procedures performed in the unit.
  • Ability to set up and assist with out of the department cases at the bedside or in the OR as necessary.
  • Passing sterile instruments during surgery in anticipation of the surgeon's needs.
  • Able to recognize and communicate any patient issues to RN or physician during the procedure.
  • Maintains supplies and stocks procedure rooms and travel carts during down time.
  • Assists with tracking locations and maintaining inventory of equipment.
  • Disinfects and cleans scopes and equipment according to SGNA/ASGE standards and hospital policy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Completed Facility On Site Competency Training Specific to Department within One Year of Employment and/or Completion of Formal Technical Program, Plus High School Education or GED equivalent.

One year of OR, endoscopy or hospital experience

Required Licensure And Certifications
BLS-CPR

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training
None

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Where You'll Work
Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range
$ $31.79 /hour



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