Surgical Technologist - CTOR

Vassar Brothers Medical Center • Poughkeepsie, NY

106d • Onsite

About The Position

Assumes responsibility and accountability for functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) -OR- registry eligible

Nice To Haves

• Two years of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration.
• Demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care department.

What This Job Offers

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