OR Surgical Technologist — Scrub Specialist

Vassar Brothers Medical Center; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, part of Northwell Health, seeks a qualified scrub nurse to assist with nursing care activities and surgical services in the Operating Room across a diverse patient population. The role requires a CST certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year of medical/surgical or OR experience.

Physical demands include prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and significant manual dexterity, with exposure to typical OR risks.

Qualifications

• Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience.
• License: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, part of Northwell Health, seeks a qualified scrub nurse to assist with nursing care activities and surgical services in the Operating Room across a diverse patient population. The role requires a CST certification, a high school diploma, and at least one year of medical/surgical or OR experience.

Physical demands include prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and significant manual dexterity, with exposure to typical OR risks.