Surgical Technologist III-Operating Room

Highland Hospital • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

A Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a health related field preferred.
• Fulfills the educational requirements for completion of a nationally and NYS accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization ( National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) ; or is otherwise qualified per the NYS Public Health Law (i.e., candidate provides evidence that he/she worked as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of January 1, 2015; candidate provides evidence of completing a military surgical technology program).
• 2 years of Operating Room experience as a Surgical Scrub Technologist.
• CST Certification from a NYS accredited program required; or one or more consecutive years of Surgical Scrub Technologist experience as outlined in the NYS Public Health Law.
• CPR Certification required

Nice To Haves

• Management/lead experience preferred.
• Aseptic Technique
• In-depth knowledge of surgical equipment preferred

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree