Surgical Technologist – Cardiac Surgery Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title:

Surgical TechnologistDepartment:

OR•

Cardiac Surgery Location:

Rochester GeneralHospital Hours Per Week:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, day/evening

• 24/7 on call

SUMMARY:

As an OR SurgicalTech, you are crucial in the efficiency and overall success ofoperations. You will assist the surgical team by acting as theprimary scrub tech who handles the instruments, supplies andequipment during surgical procedures, ensuring sterilization atevery point of the process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must maintain atleast 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year.
• Checks supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needed for surgicalprocedures and ensures proper operation.
• Provide a sterile fieldfor surgical procedures. Ensures that the members of the surgicalteam are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping thepatient to isolate the operative site.
• Assists in the maintenanceof the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniquesand informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
• Passesinstruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Counts sponges andsharps with the RN prior to the surgery and before the incision isclosed.
• Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision
• Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps and syringes on the ORfield

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a military surgicaltechnology program
• OR•Certified Surgical Technologistcertification through National Board of Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting (NBSTS) and degree in Surgical Technologyrequired•OR•Grand-Fathering Clause•Provide evidence he or shewas employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facilityfor a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10•12/31/14.
• OR•Hard to Fill Clause•A health care facility mayemploy or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet therequirements of the function of a surgical technologist if they areunable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualifiedsurgical technologists.
• Certified Surgical Technologistcertification through National Board of Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 24 months afteremployment and degree from accredited program required.
• SurgicalTechnologist Certification is not required for Licensed PracticalNurses (LPN) with current licensure in the State of New York

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None.

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At RochesterRegional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Ourrobust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing,professional development and personal growth. We care for yourcareer while caring for the community.

• Paid Holidays, Vacation &Sick Time
• Compelling Shift Differentials
• Free Parking
• SameDay Pay through DailyPay
• Clinical Ladder Program
• EmployeeReferral Program

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

M

• Medium Work
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of forceoccasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/orgreater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to moveobjects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Fordisease specific care programs refer to the program specificrequirements of the department for further specifications onexperience and educational expectations, including continuingeducation requirements. Any physical requirements reported by aprospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate willbe considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$27.50

• $33.

50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14621 The listed base pay range is a goodfaith representation of current potential base pay for a successfulfull time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligiblefor additional pay components. Pay is determined by factorsincluding experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internalequity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is anEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employeeand/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered foraccommodations.