Surgical Technologist at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, New York

Job Description:

Description



HOW WE CARE FOR YOU



At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth.
We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Sign On Bonus up to $7,500
  
  


• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day


• Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs


• Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health


• Personal Time the includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays


• Retirement Savings Programs


• Tuition Assistant & Reimbursement Program

SUMMARY



As a Surgical Technologist, you are crucial in the efficiency and overall success of operations. You will assist the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub tech who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, ensuring sterilization at every point of the process.



STATUS: Full Time



LOCATION: Unity Hospital



DEPARTMENT: Operating Room (OR)



SCHEDULE: M-F Days, with on-call responsibilities which may include evenings, overnights, weekends/holidays.


Note: Orientation is full time even if pursuing a part time position



ATTRIBUTES

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR-
  
  


• Grand-Fathering Clause: Provides evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 - 12/31/14. -OR-
  
  


• Graduated from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)- or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)- accredited program with a Surgical Technology major AND holds and maintains Certified Surgical Technologist certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)within 12 months of graduation.
  
  

* Surgical Technologist Certification is not required for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with current licensure in the State of New York




RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  CME maintenance. Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year.
  
  


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  Supply check & sterilization. Ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available and sterilized for surgical procedures and proper operation.
  
  


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  Orientation. Assist in guiding medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
  
  


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  Draping & maintenance. Assist with draping procedures and demonstrates vigilance in maintaining overall sterility in the operation room.
  
  


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  Unit development. Help identify goals and objectives of the unit.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.



PAY RANGE: $25.00 - $29.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Apply Now