Surgical Technologist

About This Role

The Surgical Technologist will pass surgical instruments in the operating room, maintain a strict sterile field, and assist with surgical case counts. This role also involves obtaining necessary supplies and instruments, setting up and maintaining the sterile field, and monitoring for breaks in sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Pass surgical instruments in operating room
• Maintain strict sterile field
• Assist/perform surgical case counts
• Obtain necessary supplies/instruments for cases and check for completeness and working order
• Open room independently or in conjunction with the circulating nurse
• Set up and maintain sterile field until the patient exits the room
• Maintain a neat and orderly sterile field during each case
• Pass instruments to surgeons, anticipating needs
• Monitor for breaks in sterile technique and take corrective action when identified
• Perform counts in accordance with policy

Requirements

• Graduate from a CAAHEP or 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 NBSTSA, or graduate of a military training program, or UKHC employee already in a Surgical Technician role as of 09/17/2016

Qualifications

• High School (HS)
• No experience required.

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications