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

Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMCAddress: 1850 Bluegrass Ave
Louisville KY 40215
Shift: Job Description Summary: 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.Job Description: 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 equipmentShift Requirements:Shift Length (in hours): 8 - 12-hour shifts# Shifts/Week: 3 - 5Overtime Required: Infrequently Sometimes OftenOther 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 conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional Job Description: Key Skills Environmental Safety,J2se,ABAP,Flexcube,Health And Safety Management,BI Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1