Operating Room Tech - St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health•Albany, NY

About The Position

St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York, is seeking a skilled Operating Room Tech/Surgical Tech. The role assists with select procedures as first scrub at the surgical table and helps prepare and maintain operating rooms and sterile fields. The technician monitors sterile technique, inspects items for contamination, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies, and accurately performs and documents instrument, sponge, and needle counts in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position also involves positioning and transporting patients. The hospital describes a learning atmosphere, supportive work environment, thorough orientation, helpful peers and leaders, tuition assistance, shift differentials, and supportive coworkers. Pay is $27.15–$35.75 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education; the range may vary by location. St. Peter's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to person-centered care and honoring colleagues' dignity and diverse perspectives.

Requirements

Meet an applicable New York surgical technology qualification pathway: completion of a nationally accredited surgical technologist education program and maintenance of a certified surgical technologist credential; an NYS LPN license; completion of an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Service surgical technology training program; or qualifying prior surgical technologist employment in a healthcare facility.
A graduate of a surgical technology program may be employed or contracted during the 12 months immediately following successful program completion, but may not continue beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential.
If the facility has made a thorough and diligent effort but cannot employ or contract with enough qualified technologists meeting the listed requirements, a person may be hired if they meet the requirements within two years of starting employment or contracting to perform surgical technology.
Possess adequate hearing, vision, and hand dexterity to manipulate instruments and equipment while working across multiple surgical specialties.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of previous operating room experience preferred.
One or more years of experience as a surgical tech in an operating room setting.
Strong dexterity and stamina to work on long cases as needed.
Ability to quickly prioritize multiple tasks and activities.
Ability to work and engage with a team to promote strong teamwork.
Strong communication skills in a fast-paced work environment.
Critical thinking skills to assist registered nurses and surgeons.
Passion to learn, grow, and develop in the nursing field.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance as first scrub at the surgical table for select procedures.
Create and maintain a sterile field.
Prepare operating rooms.
Monitor breaks in technique and function, including scrub and gown technique, the clean sterile field, and sterile-field setup.
Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening and maintain sterility of instruments and supplies while scrubbed.
Perform and document accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts according to established policies and procedures.
Position and transport patients.