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Surgical Tech, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, UofL Health, First shift

UofL Health, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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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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