UofL Health·Louisville, Kentucky
The Surgical Technician provides direct patient care during surgical interventions by preparing the sterile field and providing necessary equipment and instruments to the surgical team. They are responsible for maintaining an aseptic environment, counting supplies, and assisting with room turnover and instrument reprocessing.
University Hospital - UMC
ADDRESS: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
SHIFT: Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description: SUMMARY:
and Purpose 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.
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 equipment
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies.
Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results.
Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determines course of action; develops appropriate solutions.
Computer
Skills:
Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint if necessary.
Must have the ability to learn and use the electronic documentation system appropriately.
Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed.
Market context
Physician roles in Kentucky are often shaped by steady demand in hospitals and specialty settings, especially for clinicians who can handle urgent cases and collaborate across teams. These positions are competitive because employers look for strong emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, and endoscopy skills, plus flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your availability and procedural experience before applying.
