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100 Albany Med Health System

Surgical Tech III: 40hrs/week, Days

100 Albany Med Health System, Albany, New York, United States

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Surgical Tech III: 40 hrs/week, Days

Apply at: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

Job Type: Full time

Posted: 30+ Days Ago

Requisition ID: 62045

Department/Unit: Operating Room

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06

Hourly Range: $28.50/hr - $34.00/hr

Job Description: Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals integral to the surgical care team. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring a safe operating room environment, proper functioning of equipment, and patient safety.

The surgical technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures. They understand the procedure, anticipate the surgeon's needs, and maintain the sterile field. They can operate independently in the scrub role and as a circulator under RN supervision. The position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining sterile fields

Preparing operating rooms and assisting with patient positioning

Inspecting sterile items for contamination and maintaining sterility

Performing accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST)

NYS LPN also acceptable

1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred

Familiarity with all specialty services preferred

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to sensitive information, including HIPAA Protected Health Information, and all workforce members are expected to handle such information responsibly, based on a "need to know" basis.

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