Surgical Technologist | Cardiac Surgery

Job Title : Surgical Technologist Department : OR -

Cardiac Surgery Location : Rochester General Hospital Hours Per

Week : 40 hours per week Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 : 30 AM - 3 : 00 PM

On Call : 1-2 on call shifts per week Weekend : 1 on call weekend per

month Sign on Bonus : $7,500 SUMMARY : As an OR Surgical Tech, 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. RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Must maintain at least 15 hours of

Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year.

instrumentation, and equipment needed for surgical procedures and

ensures proper operation.

procedures. Ensures that the members of the surgical team are

properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient

to isolate the operative site.

sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and

informing the surgeon / surgical team of infractions.

instruments and supplies to the surgeon.

sharps with the RN prior to the surgery and before the incision is

closed.

field REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

technology program -OR-

certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and

Surgical Assisting (NBSTS) and degree in Surgical Technology

required -OR- Grand-Fathering Clause - Provide 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- Hard to Fill Clause - A health care facility may

employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the

requirements of the function of a surgical technologist if they are

unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified

surgical technologists.

certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and

Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 24 months after

employment and degree from accredited program required.

Technologist Certification is not required for Licensed Practical

Nurses (LPN) with current licensure in the State of New York

EDUCATION : LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS : 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

Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease

specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements

of the department for further specifications on experience and

educational expectations, including continuing education

requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective

employee and / or employee's physician or delegate will be considered

for accommodations. PAY RANGE : $27.50 - $33.50 CITY : Rochester

POSTAL CODE : 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith

representation of current potential base pay for a successful full

time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for

additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including

experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity,

location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal

Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,

religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical

conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

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