CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH (8 hour day)

Samaritan Health; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Excellent compensation and benefit program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Watertown is seeking a Surgical Tech to join their Operating Room team. Candidates should ideally have completed a Surgical Tech program or hold a New York State LPN license. Responsibilities include caring for patients, ensuring sterilization of surgical equipment, and meeting continuing education requirements. The position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, contributing to a rewarding career in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Tech program preferred or current New York State LPN license eligible.
• Approved pharmacology course or previous medication experience with successful achievement in medications exam.
• OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Operating Room.
• Maintain sterilization of equipment and instrumentation.
• Meet continuing education requirements of 15 CEU's per year.

Skills

Knowledge in the use of cleaning/sterilization/disinfections of equipment

Desire to work within an Operating Room setting

BLS required

Education

Completion of a Certified Surgical Tech program preferred

Current New York State LPN license eligible

Job description

Location:Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment:01.7041 SMC OPERATING ROOM SERVPay Range:$0.00 - $0.00Care for our community, and your career.**Eligible for Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance*** Completion of a Certified Surgical Tech program preferred or current New York State LPN license eligible* Approved pharmacology course or previous medication experience and successful achievement in medications exam.* Knowledge in the use of cleaning/sterilization/disinfections of equipment and instrumentation utilized in the clinical operating room setting.* OR experience preferred* Desire to work within an Operating Room setting.* BLS required.* Continuing education requirements of 15 CEU's per year.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.**Work Shift:**FLSA880- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Please call our Recruitment Hotline at: 315-779-5236.Talk with our Human Resources Professionals about current opportunities within the Samaritan Health System.Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way.Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development. Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care.Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.