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Surgical Technologist

OrthoNY

#PPE #Patient Care #Healthcare #Operating Room #Sterile Technique #Surgical Technologist #Medical Gases #Surgical Scrub #NYS LPN License

Quick overview

The Surgical Technologist assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room while scrubbing on surgical procedures. They are responsible for maintaining sterile techniques and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are available for physicians.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and a Surgical Technologist certification or an unrestricted NYS LPN License. Prior OR experience is required, with two years of hospital OR experience being desired.

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Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Surgical Technologist and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in the operating room. This position offers opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration with a team that values work-life balance. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a supportive environment, apply today!

Position Summary

Surgical Technicians assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards as well as Center policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

Responsibilities

Assist in the opening of the operating room (OR) and preparation for assigned cases;
Scrub on surgical procedures as assigned;
Anticipate the needs of the physician and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures;
Maintain sterile techniques during operative procedure;
Identify and act to correct and break in technique and reports as required;
Assists in preparing for the next day cases and cleaning/stocking of the ORs, ensuring that an adequate amount of in-house supplies and medical gases are available in accordance with weekly caseload;
Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred;
OR experience required; two years of hospital OR experience desired;
Surgical Technologist certification required or unrestricted NYS LPN License;
Ability to scrub all types of cases preferred;
Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers.

Other Information

Willingness to work at all our surgery center locations, in times of shortages or as needed.
Position requires long periods of standing, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently/up to 40 pounds occasionally and utilization of PPE daily.
Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays or on-call.