Surgical Technician, OR, First

UofL Health

  • Louisville, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
OverviewWe are hiring at UofL Health - University Hospital:530 S. Jackson St. Louisville, KY 40202Shift: Full time, 1st ShiftAbout us:UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital, an academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. University Hospital a world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. University Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region. The Trauma Center admits more than 3,000 patients each year, including 1,500 patients a year who live outside Jefferson County and its surrounding counties—making it a resource not only for Louisville residents but also for people throughout Kentuckiana. Included within the trauma care provided at University Hospital is the only dedicated Burn Center in Kentucky.Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
  • Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
  • Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
  • 401K with Employer Match.
ResponsibilitiesJob Summary:A surgical technician is responsible for assisting the operating room team during operative procedures in accordance with internal standards and procedures. Work includes arranging and inventorying sterile set-up for operations, passing items as needed to the operating team, assisting in the preparation and moving of patients, and in the clean-up of the operating room. An incumbent carries out assigned activities under direct supervision and direction of a qualified practitioner.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Assembles instruments, sterile supplies, and equipment specific to surgical procedures.
  • Scrubs for varied surgical procedures encompassing each surgical specialty and emergency procedures demonstrating versatility and competency while maintaining sterile technique and performing surgical counts.
  • Institutes cleaning, reprocessing, and storage of instruments and equipment.
  • Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited surgical technician vocational or technical program/school.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
  • One year experience in operating room as surgical technician or clinical rotations at University Hospital.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • CST – Certified Surgical Technician
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