Operating Room Technician

License / Certification

Minimum Required :

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred :

Previous Operating Room experience

Previous Surgical Technologist experience

Minimum Required :

Meets the NYS Surgical Technologist Certification Law; OR Completed a Surgical Technologist program in the Armed Forces; OR Completed a nationally accredited educational program for Surgical Technologist with a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credential

CPR Certification within 3 months of hire

A Regional Health System

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health services organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost‐effective health care system. We are a not‐for‐profit organization, operated for the public benefit. Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, We employ more than 5,000 people. As a teaching hospital, UHS trains over 70 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment that requires working in proximity to other employees and patients.

The office is air conditioned as well as heated.

Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.

Fast‐paced environment including frequent interruptions.

PPE‐ Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, Gloves per UHS Infection Control and CDC guidelines when appropriate.

Age of Patients Served

All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

Clinical ‐ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‐ Level 3.