Job Description

Job Title: OR Surgical Technologist
Department: Perioperative and Surgical Services
Location: Rochester General Hospital - 1425 Portland Avenue Rochester NY 14621
Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: Rotating Sunday-Saturday
Sign-On Bonus: $7500

SUMMARY:

The Surgical Technologist plays a vital role as a key member of the surgical team serving as the primary scrub technologist during procedures. This individual is responsible for preparing organizing and managing surgical instruments supplies and equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. The Surgical Technologist maintains strict adherence to sterile techniques and demonstrates continuous attention to preserving the integrity of the sterile field throughout each procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a minimum of 15 Continuing Medical Education hours annually.

• Prepare and check instruments equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.

• Set up and maintain a sterile field following strict aseptic techniques.

• Assist with patient draping and ensure the surgical team is properly attired.

• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.

• Perform accurate sponge and sharp counts with the circulating nurse.

• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.

• Support specialty surgical services and stock OR rooms as needed.

• Prepare sterile dressings and assist with post-operative care.

• Help orient new staff and contribute to unit goals and objectives.

• May handle medications sharps and syringes on the sterile field.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Graduated from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization within 12 months of graduation.

• Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.

• Qualify under the Grandfathering Clause by providing proof of at least one year of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility between December 31 2010 and December 31 2014.

• Qualify under the Hard-to-Fill Clause by graduating from an accredited program and obtain certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization within 24 months of hire.

New Graduates:
Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the schools registrars office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$27.50 - $33.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package

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