Surgical Technician, Jewish Hospital, OR, 6a-6:30p

Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

About the Role

The Surgical Technician renders direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse during surgical intervention by anticipating and providing equipment, supplies, and instruments to the surgical team using principles of sterile technique for the care of the surgical patient.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operative area of the patient, drapes sterile field, and maintains an aseptic environment by practicing sterile technique throughout the surgical procedure (e.g., reports contamination of sterile field to the surgical team).
• Passes instruments, sponges, and sutures to surgeon and surgical assistants, counts needles, sponges, and instruments at appropriate intervals, and identifies and monitors all medications.
• Receives and handles surgical specimen as directed by surgeon.
• Prepares the operating room for cases by setting up table, instruments, and supplies according to type of case and assists with room turnover.
• Institutes cleaning, reprocessing, and storage of instruments and equipment.
• Assists in transfer and positioning of patients as directed by surgeon or circulating nurse.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (required).
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program (preferred).
• Completion of a UofL Health Surgical Technologist training program (preferred).
• Completion of a hospital-based surgical technologist training program or graduation from a military training program in surgical technology.
• Prior patient care experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated competence in the surgical technician role (preferred).
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required).

Skills

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to make and use connections throughout UofL Health.
• Strong initiative; ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and brainstorm alternative resources.
• Ability to break down complex tasks into manageable parts systematically and consider input from multiple sources.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner and developing alternative solutions.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing needs.
• Adequate conversational English to take direction, communicate with patients and coworkers, and follow safety guidelines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deliver successful results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and use electronic documentation systems and other relevant databases.

Schedule

First Shift

About UofL Health

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. With over 12,000 team members—including physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled healthcare professionals—UofL Health is focused on delivering patient-centered care.

Core Expectations

• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit.
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those served.
• Working together as a team to achieve goals.
• Improving continuously by listening and responding to feedback.
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those served.
• Using resources wisely.
• Understanding how each role contributes to the success of UofL Health.