Surgical Technologist III-Operating Room

About the role

A Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other surgical personnel in preparing operating rooms for procedures.
• Prepares instruments, supplies, and sterile equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Assists surgeons during surgical procedures, including passing instruments and sponges.
• Monitors patient vital signs and assists in monitoring anesthesia.
• Cleans and disinfects operating rooms and equipment between cases.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to ensure smooth transition of patients post-surgery.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Fulfills the educational requirements for completion of a nationally and NYS accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or is otherwise qualified per the NYS Public Health Law (i.e., candidate provides evidence that he/she worked as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of January 1, 2015; candidate provides evidence of completing a military surgical technology program).
• Experience: 2 years of Operating Room experience as a Surgical Scrub Technologist. Management/lead experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CST Certification from a NYS accredited program required; or one or more consecutive years of Surgical Scrub Technologist experience as outlined in the NYS Public Health Law.
• CPR Certification required.

Skills

• Aseptic Technique
• In-depth knowledge of surgical equipment preferred

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week.