Operating Room Tech - St. Peter's Hospital

Trinity Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 3,740,000 - 4,925,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning atmosphere

Shift differentials

Tuition assistance

Great co-workers

Thorough orientation

Job summary

St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY seeks a skilled Operating Room Tech/Surgical Tech. The role supports surgeons, maintains sterile fields, and prepares ORs for procedures. Ideal candidates have accredited surgical tech training and CST credentials, with prioritised teamwork and strong communication.

Competitive pay within the range, with possible shift differentials and tuition assistance, plus a supportive environment and orientation. Based in Albany, NY, part of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nationally accredited program for surgical technologists.
• Certified surgical technologist credential required when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance as first scrub at the surgical table for select procedures.
• Create and maintain sterile field.
• Prepare operating rooms.
• Monitor technique and function; maintain sterile field and setup.
• Inspect sterile items for contamination and maintain sterility of instruments.
• Perform and document accurate counts of instruments, sponges and needles.
• Position and transport patients.

Skills

Dexterity

Stamina

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Nationally accredited surgical technologist program

Certified surgical technologist credential

NYS LPN license alternative

Military training program equivalence

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY has an opportunity for a skilled Operating Room Tech/Surgical Tech!

As a member of our caring, compassionate health care professionals you'll enjoy:

• Learning atmosphere with peers and leaders aimed at helping staff develop
• Great shift differentials
• Tuition assistance
• Great co-workers
• Supportive work environment and thorough orientation

The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Providing assistance as first scrub at the surgical table for select procedures
• Create and maintain sterile field
• Prepare operating rooms
• Monitors breaks in technique and function, including scrub/gown technique, clean sterile field and set up sterile field
• Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
• Performance and documentation of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures
• Positioning and transport of patients

Minimum requirements: Has successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization. May be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the twelve month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed or contracted beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential; or NYS LPN License; or Has completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; or Provides evidence that the person was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015. After a thorough and diligent effort has been made and the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the prior requirements, a person can be hired if that person meets the requirements within two years of their start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology 1-2 year of previous OR experience preferred

Must possess adequate hearing, vision, and hand dexterity to manipulate instruments and equipment while functioning in multiple surgical specialties

Preferred requirements

• 1-2 year of previous OR experience preferred
• 1+ year of experience as a surgical tech in an operating room setting
• Strong dexterity and stamina to work on long cases as needed
• Prioritize quickly a number of different tasks and activates
• Work and engage with a team to help promote strong team work
• Strong communication skills in a fast pace work environment
• Critical thinking skills to help assist the RNs and Surgeons
• Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.15 - $35.75 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.