Surgical Tech I: OR 40 hrs/week Day Shift

Albany Medical Center•City of Albany, NY

1d•$46,221 - $64,709•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well.

Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire - required
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of scrubbing experience - preferred
Familiar with all specialty services - preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain sterile field
Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed
Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures

Benefits

Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

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