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We are looking for a certified surgical technician to join our OR team!

Summary/Duties :

The Surgical Services Technician is responsible and accountable for assisting in the peri-operative care of the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse. Primary responsibility will be to perform scrub duties and to assist in the maintenance of the surgical services area. S/he will work as a team member to promote excellence in the delivery of healthcare in this facility. Must possess the ability to assist in critical or emergent situations rapidly and with efficiency. Emotional maturity with the ability to make decisions related to job function essential. Must be able to accept responsibility, follow written or verbal instructions, must be willing to work under close supervision and be willing to learn new skills as technology changes. Must be neat, well-groomed, and personable. Must be customer sensitive, a team worker, and maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times. Duties include but are not limited to assisting the circulating nurse with operating room set up, opening sterile items and selection of suture material. Assisting in the transport, transfer, and positioning of the surgical patient. Performing scrubbing procedures, gowning and gloving, instrument set-ups and counts. Assists the surgeon with exposure by holding retractors and handling instruments and supplies. Anticipating the surgeon's need(s), preventing waste, and maintaining an organized, sterile field. Observing aseptic technique protocols and reporting any breaks to the circulating nurse.

Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent. Graduation from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology program and maintenance of the Certified Surgical Technologist (CS) credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Clinical training with medical supplies, equipment, and instruments required.

License/Certification:

Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (has successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization).

Experience:

Previous health care experience. Facility may provide structured program to prepare individual to perform responsibilities and duties. About CMH CMH employs approximately 1,500 passionate professionals. We are a team, dedicated to providing a compassionate approach to health care while utilizing state of the art technology. In addition, we share a great quality of life in the scenic and culturally rich Hudson Valley. CMH believes in hiring and retaining the best-qualified and knowledgeable professionals to achieve our mission to provide our communities with safe, high-quality comprehensive health care services in a dignified and compassionate environment. CMH provides a positive atmosphere with innovative and committed employees where their skills are utilized and appreciated. We invite you to join a growing team dedicated to providing expert patient care, to work with talented staff and experience unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Benefits:

Our employees enjoy a variety of benefits, including competitive salary and wages, health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement and endless enrichment opportunities. Check below for employment perks. Generous Paid Time Off Program (3 weeks, increasing to 4 1/2 weeks after 2 years) Health Insurance Dental Insurance (company provided) Enhanced Dental Insurance Vision Insurance (company provided) Enhanced Vision Insurance Life Insurance (company provided) Aflac - Voluntary Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Retirement Plan Employer Paid Pension Plan Supplemental Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Tax Sheltered Annuity Supplemental Life Insurance Direct Deposit to any bank of your choice Apply online today to learn more about opportunities with Columbia Memorial Health, your local healthcare network! Columbia Memorial Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.33 - $31.05 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person