CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECH (Days/Nights)

Samaritan Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room activities, patient prep, and intraoperative assistance. The role involves maintaining sterile conditions and helping surgeons during procedures, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have a Certified Surgical Tech program or be eligible for New York State LPN licensing, plus training in sterilization and infection control.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Tech program preferred or current New York State LPN license eligible.
• Knowledge of sterilization/disinfection of OR equipment and instrumentation.
• Desire to work in an Operating Room setting and assist surgeons during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient.
• Support scrub personnel with precise, efficient responses to intraoperative events.
• Ensure a sterile environment and safe functioning of surgical equipment.
• Collaborate with OR staff to support patient safety and workflow.

Skills

Surgical tech

Education

Certified Surgical Tech program

New York LPN license eligible

Job description

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.7041 SMC OPERATING ROOM SERV Pay Range: $27.49 - $39.80 Care for our community, and your career.

Days/Nights Eligible for Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Qualified candidate will function under the direct supervision of an RN and assist in Nursing care and preparation of the surgical patient by performing routine & delegated duties according to the standards and policies of the hospital and department.

Candidate will perform technical duties relating to scrub personnel, including precise & efficient reaction to all situations & assist with departmental work as assigned.

Surgical techs have a vital role in creating and maintaining a sterile surgical environment and ensure that surgical equipment is functioning properly & safely as well as assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.

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 Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 72

Samaritan is an Aff… Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.

In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need.

As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.