Surgical Tech

BHS•Lexington, KY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Tech-OR Full Time I First Shift Operating Room I Lexington, KY $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals. Baptist Health Lexington Surgical Services Department encompasses several key areas: the Pre-Op Department, 20 operating rooms with a business office staff responsible for scheduling, a Postoperative Care Unit, an Endoscopy Department with dedicated pre- and post-op areas, and a Sterile Processing Department. Description: Functions as a member of the surgical team under the direction of the registered nurse. Performs scrub functions and other roles, which support the perioperative plan of care Demonstrates knowledge of operative procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes principles of aseptic technique including but not limited to gowning, gloving sterilization, and disinfection. Actively participates in unit activities. Ensures positive customer relations interactions. On call weekends, weeknights, and holidays by rotation.

Requirements

Technical Diploma; Associate degree.
Completion of a Surgical Technology program.
CST certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
On call weekends, weeknights, and holidays by rotation.

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of the surgical team under the direction of the registered nurse.
Performs scrub functions and other roles, which support the perioperative plan of care
Demonstrates knowledge of operative procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes principles of aseptic technique including but not limited to gowning, gloving sterilization, and disinfection.
Actively participates in unit activities.
Ensures positive customer relations interactions.