Adult Operating Room - Surgical Technologist 2
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This position provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases. Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy. Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under direction of a registered nurse. Serves as a patient advocate. Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Surgical Technician or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health law 2824.
- Must be a Certified Surgical Technician or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health Law 2824.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation.
- Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases.
- Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy.
- Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under direction of a registered nurse.
- Serves as a patient advocate.
- Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position.
- Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and assists surgical team from the scrub position during an operation.
- Good organizational skills a must.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
