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SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.
Surgical Technologist I
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$45,852 / year median in Kentucky
+16% projected growth
Job Description
At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.
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Job Summary Responsible for passing surgical instruments and maintaining a strict sterile field during procedures. Obtains, checks, and sets up necessary supplies and instruments for each case. Anticipates surgical team needs and assists with surgical case counts in accordance with policy. Monitors for and addresses breaks in sterile technique to ensure patient safety. Collaborates with team members to deliver efficient, safe, and intraoperative and postoperative care. Essential Functions- Demonstrates scrub competency and adheres to aseptic technique for all age groups.
- Prepares, drapes, and assists in positioning patients and operative areas.
- Assists surgeons during procedures, anticipating needs and ensuring efficiency.
- Performs sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy.
- Manages and cares for surgical specimens, cultures, and medications in the sterile field.
- Reviews and obtains necessary supplies, sets up and restocks operating rooms, and assists with turnover between procedures.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment, following all safety and regulatory guidelines.
- Assists with orientation and instruction of new personnel and participates in quality improvement activities.
- Documents and communicates relevant patient information, collaborating with the RN and surgical team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Certified (Surgery TS-C) through the National Center for Competency Testing, Basic Life Support (BLS) Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) G.
Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) H.
Working in confined spaces:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) K.
Job-related travel:
1. Never L.Loud noises:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) M.
Temperature extremes:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) O.
Radiation:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) P.Burns:
2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) Q.Cuts/Punctures:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) R.
Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) S.