Surgical Technician/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Surgical Technician/On-Call/UKHC Requisition Number NR11065 Working Title Surgical Tech/On-Call/Operating Room/UK Chandler Hospital Department Name H3320:Perioperative Services Work Location Lexington 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 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 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 Hours of assignment may be during the days, evenings, or nights, on any day of the week; will also be required to work some weekend, holidays, and on-calls Job Summary 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. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.cosb 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 11/14/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). As part of your Surgical Technology education, have you completed a clinical rotation at UK Healthcare Chandler or Good Samaritan Hospitals? Yes No Have you or will you graduate from an accredited program of Surgical Technology? Yes No University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience. (Open Ended Question) Where did you first see this position advertised? UK Jobs Website Employee Referral Print Advertisement On-line Advertisement Military Connection Advertisement Job Fair "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website Facebook (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) Institute for Diversity in Health Management None of the Above University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork? Yes No The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, a Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Apply Here: PI

Created: 2024-10-30