Surgical Technician

CommonSpirit Health•London, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital, the Surgical Technician helps prepare the operating room and surgical team to perform a variety of procedures. The role involves setting up surgical equipment and instruments, assisting the surgical team, and maintaining a sterile environment. The technician is expected to adapt quickly, collaborate with the OR team, and support complex surgical procedures and patient healing. The position requires knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care and to contribute to the efficient operation of the surgical suite and department. The technician maintains confidentiality and supports high-quality care in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner, respecting each person's dignity and individuality and following the organization's standards. Direct and indirect patient care is provided under RN supervision. The technician is responsible for the care, handling, and processing of equipment and instruments.

Requirements

Complete facility on-site competency training specific to the department within one year of employment and/or complete a formal technical program, upon hire.
High school graduate with general studies and one year of OR, endoscopy, or hospital experience; or GED with general studies and one year of OR, endoscopy, or hospital experience, upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room and surgical team for procedures.
Set up surgical equipment and instruments.
Assist the surgical team during a variety of procedures.
Maintain a sterile environment.
Provide age-appropriate care consistent with the needs of patients served.
Contribute to the efficient operation of the surgical suite and department.
Maintain confidentiality of information in the surgical suite and department.
Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of RNs.
Care for, handle, and process equipment and instruments.
Deliver care professionally, compassionately, and courteously while respecting each person's dignity and individuality and following organizational standards.