Certified Surgical Technician (Certificate Required) - Operating Room -Per Diem - Variable Shifts -

What’s Upstate; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System seeks a Surgical Technician to provide direct patient care during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include following protocols, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety during patient transfers. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1 year of healthcare experience, with preferred training in surgical techniques.

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare experience required.
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow protocols for sharps, specimens, and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain accurate instrument/sponge count and sterilize instruments.
• Recognize and report emergent patient care situations.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterilization Techniques

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program

Job description

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the Surgical Technician, renders direct patient care according to the age and developmental level of the patient in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Standards of Care and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Follow proper protocols and procedures for sharps, specimans and aseptic techniques during procedures.
• Labels medications on the sterile field
• Verifies operative procedure and site with patient and surgical team prior to commencement of procedure.
• Coordinate and demonstrate the proper use and handling of supplies, instruments and equipment
• Maintain an accurate instrument/sponge count
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments
• Render safe and appropriate care for patients during positioning and transferring using appropriate positioning devices
• Recognizes emergent patient care situations and reports findings
• Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit

• Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma
• 1 year of healthcare experience

PREFERRED:

Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program

Licensure/Certification Requirements Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 94770
Department OPERATING ROOM
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 0.2
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union 2005 - CWA
Pay Range $22 - $32 per hour