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.

• Checks supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures proper operation.

• Provide a sterile field for surgical 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.

• Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.

• Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.

• Counts sponges and sharps with the RN prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed.

• Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.

• Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps and syringes on the OR field

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR-

• Certified Surgical Technologist 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.

• Certified Surgical Technologist certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 24 months after employment and degree from accredited program required.

• Surgical 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 negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; 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

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, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.