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:

• Technical Diploma; Associate degree.
• Completion of a Surgical Technology program.
• National Certification CST Certified Surgical Technologist.
• 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.