Surgical Tech-Operating Room
BHS
- Location
- Onsite (Lexington, Kentucky)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to join its Surgical Services Department. The role involves maintaining sterile environments, managing instrumentation, and assisting surgeons in the operating room to support clinical excellence and patient care.
Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Perks
- Sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
Full job details
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