UofL Health
Surgical Tech, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, UofL Health, First shift
UofL Health, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Surgical Tech, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, UofL Health, First shift
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.
Address: 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215
Shift Requirements
Shift Length (in hours): 8 - 12-hour shifts
# Shifts/Week: 3 - 5
Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☒ Often
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
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
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Address: 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215
Shift Requirements
Shift Length (in hours): 8 - 12-hour shifts
# Shifts/Week: 3 - 5
Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☒ Often
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
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
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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