About this role
Primary Location:
Mary and Elizabeth - UMCAddress:
1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Job Description Summary:
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.Job Description:
Essential Functions:
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
Shift Requirements:
Shift Length (in hours): 8 - 12-hour shifts
# Shifts/Week: 3 - 5
Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☒ Often
Other Functions:
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
Additional Job Description:
Other facts
About UofL Health
UofL Health is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, more than 250 physician practice locations, and more than 1,200 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
What you'll do
- The Surgical Technician prepares the operative area and maintains a sterile environment during surgical procedures. They assist the surgical team by passing instruments and managing surgical supplies.
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