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Surgical Tech - OR - Full Time - Days - Cert Required - $5000 Sign On Bonus

Mohawk Valley Health System·City of Utica, New York

$26 - $38/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

The Surgical Technician is responsible for rendering direct patient care and following proper protocols during surgical procedures. Key tasks include maintaining instrument counts, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring patient safety.

Job summary

Under the general supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the Surgical Technician, renders direct patient care according to the age and developmental level of the patient in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Standards of Care and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

  • Core job responsibilities
  • Follow proper protocols and procedures for sharps, specimans and aseptic techniques during procedures.
  • Labels medications on the sterile field
  • Verifies operative procedure and site with patient and surgical team prior to commencement of procedure.
  • Coordinate and demonstrate the proper use and handling of supplies, instruments and equipment
  • Maintain an accurate instrument/sponge count
  • Sterilize and disinfect instruments
  • Render safe and appropriate care for patients during positioning and transferring using appropriate positioning devices
  • Recognizes emergent patient care situations and reports findings
  • Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit
  • Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience requirements

Required

  • High school diploma
  • 1 year of healthcare experience

Preferred: Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program

Licensure/Certification requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job details

Req Id 96641 Department OPERATING ROOM Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.00 FTE 0.94 Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $ 26.27 - $ 38.09 Per Hour

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$26 - $38/hr
Location
City of Utica, New York
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Mohawk Valley Health System

Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) and St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) affiliated as the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) effective March 2014. MVHS is governed by a single, 18-member board of directors, with nine members from FSLH’s board and nine from SEMC’s board. The...

Salary listed on 176 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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