Surgical Technologist – UMMC Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title:

Surgical TechnologistDepartment:

OR•

Surgical Services Location:

United MemorialMedical CenterHours Per Week:

Part Time (20 hours per week)

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, days with supplemental on-call schedule forweekends and overnights

• Note:

  Orientation is full time

SUMMARY:

As an OR Surgical Tech, you are crucial in the efficiency andoverall success of operations. You will assist the surgical team byacting as the primary scrub tech who handles the instruments,supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, ensuringsterilization at every point of the process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education(CME) per year.
• Checks supplies, instrumentation, and equipmentneeded for surgical procedures and ensures proper operation.
• Provide a sterile field for surgical procedures. Ensures that themembers of the surgical team are properly attired and assists thesurgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
• Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applyingprinciples of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgicalteam of infractions.
• Passes instruments and supplies to thesurgeon.
• Counts sponges and sharps with the RN prior to thesurgery and before the incision is closed.
• Prepares the steriledressing for the patient’s incision.
• Stocks rooms, may handlemeds, sharps and syringes on the OR field

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a military surgical technology program
• OR•CertifiedSurgical Technologist certification through National Board ofSurgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTS) and degree inSurgical Technology required•OR•Grand-Fathering Clause•Provideevidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in ahealthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurringbetween 12/31/10•12/31/14.
• OR•Hard to Fill Clause•A healthcare facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person whodoes not meet the requirements of the function of a surgicaltechnologist if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficientnumber of qualified surgical technologists.
• Certified SurgicalTechnologist certification through National Board of SurgicalTechnology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 24months after employment and degree from accredited programrequired.
• Surgical Technologist Certification is not required forLicensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with current licensure in the Stateof New York

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• None.

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

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

• Paid Holidays,Vacation & Sick Time
• Compelling Shift Differentials
• FreeParking
• Same Day Pay through DailyPay
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Employee Referral Program

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M

• Medium Work
• Exerting 20 to 50 poundsof force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently,and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantlyto move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease 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:

Batavia

POSTAL CODE

14020 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.