| Job Title | Surgical Technician/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | NR04377 |
| Working Title | Surgical Technician/UK Good Samaritan |
| Department Name | H6300:Perioperative Services |
| Work Location | Lexington |
| Grade Level | 07 |
| Salary Range | $15.11-22.74/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Required Related Experience | 0 |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Graduate from accredited program or LPN with at least 10 years in a Surgical Technician role 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 | 7a-3:30-pm; primarily day shift with call and lates required. |
| 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. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Ability to scrub a variety of surgical cases |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or one year of directly related Operating Room experience as a surgical technician |
| Deadline to Apply | 01/23/2019 |
| University Community of Inclusion | 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 backgrounds, 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. 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 background check and/or drug screen. |
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