Operating Room Surgical Technician

United Health Services • Binghamton, NY

5d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services Binghamton General Hospital is seeking a part-time Operating Room Surgical Technician. Under general direction, the technician observes and practices sterile technique, maintains asepsis, anticipates and assists the surgeon, actively participates in patient care and safety, uses OR supplies conservatively, and works as a member of the OR staff. The position is in the Operating Room at UHS Binghamton General Hospital and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on the day shift. Rotating call duty is required.

The role includes preparing for surgical cases, supporting the surgeon during procedures, maintaining the operative field and accurate counts, handling specimens, helping provide a safe surgical environment, and assisting with efficient room turnover. The position may also include additional responsibilities as requested.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must meet the New York State Surgical Technologist Certification Law, have completed a Surgical Technologist program in the Armed Forces, or have completed a nationally accredited educational program and hold a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credential. CPR certification is required within three months of hire. Previous Operating Room or Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

UHS offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off accrual; a 403(b) retirement plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; wellness rewards; employee assistance and mental health support; tuition reimbursement; online courses; leadership programs; clinical ladders; and internal mobility. Additional offerings described include discounted childcare, voluntary pet insurance and legal services, and financial-advisor access. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins the first of the month after hire for employees working at least 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet the NYS Surgical Technologist Certification Law; or complete a Surgical Technologist program in the Armed Forces; or complete a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist educational program and hold a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credential.
• CPR certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Operating Room experience.
• Previous Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures and demonstrate expertise in surgical scrub technique.
• Adhere to sterile technique principles preoperatively and intra-operatively.
• Assist the surgeon with gowning, gloving, draping, and passing instruments and other items during procedures; anticipate needs for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Maintain an organized operative field and keep instruments clean and in their proper place.
• Maintain accurate sponge, tape, needle, dissector, and instrument counts.
• Prepare cases by assembling supplies and equipment according to preference cards, identify conflicts or problems, and care for instruments and supplies after each case.
• Help provide a safe surgical environment by identifying potential hazards and assisting the RN and assisting RN circulator with preoperative equipment checks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of potential equipment, chemical, and gas hazards in the Operating Room.
• Use experienced OR staff as a resource and serve as a resource for new OR personnel.
• Assist with suturing, retracting, and suctioning under the surgeon’s direction.
• Handle and identify specimens according to policy.
• Help expedite effective and efficient OR turnover between cases.
• Take rotating call duty.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees working 24 or more hours per week, starting the first of the month after hire.
• PTO accrual beginning on the first day.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Up to $400 per year in wellness rewards.
• 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support.
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
• Voluntary pet insurance and legal services.
• Access to financial advisors.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to more than 100,000 online courses.
• Leadership programs, clinical ladders, and internal mobility.
• Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
• PTO donation program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED