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Rochester Regional Health

OR Surgical Technologist (Nights)

Rochester Regional Health, Rochester, New York, United States

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Rochester Regional Health Job Title:

Surgical Technologist Department:

Perioperative and Surgical Services Location:

Rochester General Hospital OR Hours Per Week:

40 hours Schedule:

Monday-Thursday, 9p-7:30a 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 (CST) certification through the NBSTSA and a degree in Surgical Technology; OR Grand-Fathering Clause may apply (evidence of prior employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period between 12/31/2010 and 12/31/2014). Hard to Fill Clause allows employment of a person who does not meet the standard requirements if qualified personnel are not available. Certified Surgical Technologist certification through NBSTSA required within 24 months after employment and degree from an 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

Licenses / Certifications information is included above where applicable. 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 department program requirements for 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 Location

Rochester Postal Code

14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. 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.

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