Evening Surgical Technologist — OR Sterile Field Pro

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room. The role involves maintaining the sterile field, preparing operating rooms, and assisting with patient positioning as needed.

Expected duties include inspecting sterile items for contamination, maintaining sterility of instruments, and performing accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts according to policies and procedures. On-call duties and rotating shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Graduate of Surgical Technology Program (CST) required
• 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred
• Familiar with all specialty services preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field
• Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed
• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
• Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures

Skills

Scrubbing experience

Specialty services familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program (CST)

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room. The role involves maintaining the sterile field, preparing operating rooms, and assisting with patient positioning as needed.

Expected duties include inspecting sterile items for contamination, maintaining sterility of instruments, and performing accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts according to policies and procedures. On-call duties and rotating shifts may be required.