Certified Surgical Technologist ASCWNY

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join our team in Buffalo, NY. The role involves contributing to high-quality patient care and maintaining compliance with surgical standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, CST certification, and preferably have previous operating room experience.

The position requires a friendly demeanor, professional competence, and the ability to work under the supervision of an RN. This is a per diem role with flexible shifts during days and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and CST certification.
• Previous experience in an operating room preferred.
• Two years of health care clinical experience in Surgical Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient care with a friendly demeanor.
• Assists RN circulator with delegated surgical tasks.
• Maintains compliance with infection control standards.

Skills

Professional communication

Aseptic technique

Knowledge of human anatomy

Surgical procedures

Education

High School diploma

Graduate of Accredited program with CST certification

Job description

Overview

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.106667
Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health Emmaus
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings
Hours: Hours of operations 6am-430pm. 8-hour and 10-hour shifts available, with varying start times. No weekends, no holidays, no call.

Summary: The Certified Surgical Technologist contributes to the company's mission and values by treating patients, visitors and staff with a friendly, helpful demeanor both in person and over the phone. Operates independently as well as cooperatively; maintains professional and effective working relationships with teammates; vendors and physicians. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure quality and timely patient care. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician\'s performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Under direct supervision of the RN circulator, the surgical technologist may assist with delegated tasks. This includes, ensuring the quality/quantity of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for Surgical Services. Maintains and evaluates operations to assure compliance to infection control standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Education
  • High School diploma
  • Graduate of Accredited program with current certification, and maintenance of the CST credential
• Experience
  • Previous experience in an operating room preferred
  • Two-year health care clinical experience in Surgical Technology preferred
• Knowledge, Skill and Ability
  • Conducting self in a professional manner
  • Demonstrating professional competence by maintaining applicable certifications and educational mandates
  • Communicates with a positive and caring attitude
  • Demonstrates ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions: odors, communicable diseases, infections, injuries from patients or equipment
• Strenuous positions: pushing, lifting residents, on feet most of the day