Surgical Tech III - Operating Room: 40 hrs/week Days

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

4d • 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. 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST)
• NYS LPN also acceptable

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees