Surgical Technologist/LPN - New Pay Range!

Saratoga Hospital • Saratoga Springs, NY

187d • $28 - $47

About The Position

Assists surgical staff with direct patient care activities. Assumes responsibility for providing technical assistance in the operating room. Plans and evaluates care provided. Assists in the delivery of quality patient care through utilization of technical skills. Performs technical duties relating to scrub role, including smooth, precise, and efficient reaction all situations, and assists with departmental work as assigned. Participates in staff, patient and/or family education to a degree consistent with personal knowledge base. Participates in unit QI activities. Knows the legal limitations relating to the role of surgical technologist and acts accordingly.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds a certified surgical technologist credential.
• Completion of a training program for surgical technology in the U.S. military.
• Evidence of employment as a surgical technologist for at least one year within the last four years.
• Service in the federal government performing related duties.
• Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical staff with direct patient care activities.
• Provides technical assistance in the operating room.
• Plans and evaluates care provided.
• Delivers quality patient care through utilization of technical skills.
• Performs technical duties relating to scrub role.
• Assists with departmental work as assigned.
• Participates in staff, patient and/or family education.
• Participates in unit QI activities.
• Acts according to the legal limitations of the surgical technologist role.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED