Surgical Technician: Main OR - 24hrs/week, DAYS

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY

9d • $59,066 - $88,599 • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Technician are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technician 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) - Required
• NYS LPN also acceptable, if not CST

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

What This Job Offers

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