Surgical Technologist - NE
Apply locations 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208
Time Type: Part time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: 61847
Department/Unit: Operating Room
Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America)
Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well.
Hourly Range: $29
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain sterile field
- Prepare operating rooms and assist with patient positioning as needed
- Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintain sterility while scrubbed, maintain sterility of instruments and supplies
- Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
- 1-3 years of scrubbing experience - preferred
- Familiar with all specialty services - preferred
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Hire - required
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required
Physical Demands
- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Constantly
- Hazards - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Rarely
- Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
- Vibration - Rarely
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
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