Surgical Technologist 1 (OR Tech 1)

University of Rochester; Rochester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community teaching hospital is seeking Surgical Tech Interns to gain hands-on experience in the operating room while pursuing their Surgical Tech degree. This position plays a critical role in patient care and involves working alongside surgeons and other medical personnel. Candidates must be in clinical rotations and enrolled in an accredited program, with a requirement for CPR certification. Competitive pay is offered, making this a fantastic opportunity for aspiring surgical technologists.

Qualifications

• Currently in ST clinical rotations.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in OR and gain skills for Surgical Tech degree.
• Work with surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
• Support the surgical environment with professional judgement.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

In-depth knowledge of surgical equipment

Good communication

Positive attitude

Team-player

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

Education

Completion of nationally and NYS-accredited surgical technologist program

Job description

Job Description

Highland Hospital, a 261-bed community teaching hospital and affiliate of the University Of Rochester Medical Center, is recruiting for Surgical Tech Interns to join our team and support its expansion. This is an AMAZING opportunity for students to get in the OR and gain first‑hand skills while pursuing your Surg Tech degree!

The Highland Hospital Operating Room offers a fast‑paced, exciting, and collaborative work environment. Become part of a team where cutting‑edge technology is used and surgeries are performed daily in our recently expanded facility, which features 17 state‑of‑the‑art operating rooms. The Surgical Tech plays a vital role in the OR and is relied upon for professional judgement and critical‑thinking skills.

Highland has a rich history of providing compassionate, personalized patient care and was recently honored with Magnet redesignation. Apply now for immediate consideration.

A Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.

PAY RANGE: $26.00 - $29.01

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.

Job Requirements

• Education: Within one year of the start date, the employee fulfills the educational requirements for completion of a nationally and NYS‑accredited educational program for surgical technologists and is eligible to take the CST certification exam within 6 months of graduation, administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) NBSTSA.
• Experience: Currently in ST clinical rotations. Actively enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• License/Certification Required: American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification required. Eligible to become certified in surgical technology administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization (unless otherwise qualified per the NYS Public Health Law).
• Skills: Aseptic Technique and in‑depth knowledge of surgical equipment highly desirable. Good communication, positive attitude, team‑player. Ability to maintain composure in stressful and/or emergency situations.