University of Rochester·City of Rochester, New York
Prepares instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position. Maintains sterile techniques and ensures proper care of instruments and room turnover between cases.
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Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 500438 2nd FloorOR-Surg Support Nurs
UR - Rotating (United States of America)
Range: UR URCD 210 H
$28.66 - $38.69
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation.
Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases.
Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy.
Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under direction of a registered nurse.
Serves as a patient advocate.
This role works in the inpatient setting.
00 AM – 5:30 PM, 8 or 10-hour shifts available, on call for E/N, holidays, & weekends.
Provides technical knowledge in the preparation of instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
Assists surgeons in providing intraoperative care to surgical ophthalmology patients of all ages.
Candidates must possess effective communication skills and demonstrate the ability to participate in all necessary activities of the perioperative team to ensure safe patient care.
Candidates must also demonstrate a high degree of interpersonal, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Candidates should also enjoy working as part of a dynamic team in a high quality, high efficiency environment.
Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist with a license in good standing or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health Law 2824.
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Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist with a license in good standing or meet NYS grandfathering requirements. Requires effective communication and interpersonal skills to work within a dynamic perioperative team.
Market context
In New York, allied health employers commonly look for radiologic technologists with ARRT certification and a New York State license or temporary permit, and experience is often preferred. These roles can be competitive because facilities want candidates who can start safely and work efficiently in fast-paced imaging settings. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your certification timeline and license status match the posting.
