Surgical Tech-Operating Room

Surgical Tech-Operating Room

Summary

Job Description:

Surgical Technologist II -OR

Full Time I Second Shift (4x10s)

Operating Room I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus 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 for Surgical Technologist II-OR:

Essential duties: Draping, instrumentation, suture, and equipment. Ability to aseptically set up and keep mayo and back table organized throughout procedure. Correctly count and account for all required items prior to, during and following the procedure. Anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Accountability in checking instrumentation, equipment, and supplies prior to use in a procedure. Knowledgeable of specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for surgical procedures. Seeks out information and support for areas of knowledge deficit prior to use. Ability to plan, prepare and function in emergency situations. Room ready prior to time for scheduled case. Minimizes turnover by assisting and preparing for next case by obtaining instruments, equipment, and other necessary supplies. Is in OR room when patient is brought into the room. On call weekends, weeknights, and holidays by rotation.

Requirements for Surgical Technologist II-OR:

Associate degree. Completion of a Surgical Technology program. National Certification CST Certified Surgical Technologist. In lieu of National Certification, 15 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist will be considered acceptable. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

• If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

• Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.