Per Diem - Surgical Technologist - Samaritan Hospital

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: Samaritan Hospital is looking for a Surgical Technologist Per
• Diem
• The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to: Providing assistance as first scrub at the surgical table for select procedures Create and maintain sterile field Prepare operating rooms Monitors breaks in technique and function, including scrub/gown technique, clean sterile field and set up sterile field Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies Performance and documentation of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures
• Positioning and transport of patients
• Minimum requirements: Has successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization. May be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the twelve month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed or contracted beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential; or NYS LPN License; or Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; or Provides evidence that the person was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015. After a thorough and diligent effort has been made and the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the prior requirements, a person can be hired if that person meets the requirements within two years of their start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology 1-2 year of previous OR experience preferred Must possess adequate hearing, vision, and hand dexterity to manipulate instruments and equipment while functioning in multiple surgical specialties
• Preferred requirements: Strong dexterity and stamina to work on long cases as needed Prioritize quickly a number of different tasks and activates Work and engage with a team to help promote strong team work Strong communication skills in a fast pace work environment Critical thinking skills to help assist the RNs and Surgeons
• Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field
• Pay
• Range: $27.15 - $35.75 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.