-Surgical Tech Certified

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties. At Saint Joseph East ambulatory surgery 24-hour emergency care and women’s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services include Heart Care Breast Care Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE
Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
2. Functions as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by
a. assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure;
b. preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;
c. performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator;
d. assisting with placement of sterile drapes;
e. providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
f. maintaining an organized sterile field;
g. ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and
h. preparing sterile dressings.
3. Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transports them to the decontamination areas.
4. Assists with post procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for
subsequent patients.
5. Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
6. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
7. Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President) 

Does Not Apply

Required Education for Staff Job Levels

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program

Required Licensure and Certifications

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.  Experience with varied high tech surgical equipment.

PREFERRED Qualifications

One year perioperative services experience preferred

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