Part-Time OR Surgical Technician – Day Shift

United Health Services, Inc.; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

United Health Services Binghamton General Hospital is seeking a part-time Operating Room Surgical Technician to join the team. Under general direction, observes sterile technique, maintains asepsis, and assists the surgeon as needed.

Actively participates in patient care and safety within the OR team. Responsibilities include adherence to infection control, assisting in gowning, gloving, draping, and instrument passing; maintaining an organized operative field; anticipating needs; and expediting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• NY State Surgical Technologist certification required by law; training in a nationally accredited program preferred.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follows Infection Control policies and sterile technique preoperatively and intra-operatively.
• Assists surgeon with gowning, gloving, draping, and passing instruments during procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
• Maintains an organized operative field and accurate instrument and sponge counts.
• Prepares cases by assembling supplies, identifies conflicts, and expedites OR turnover between cases.
• Supports preoperative checks of equipment and provides a safe surgical environment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Patient safety

Surgical instrument passing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NYS Surgical Technologist Certification

Job description

United Health Services Binghamton General Hospital is seeking a part-time Operating Room Surgical Technician to join the team. Under general direction, observes sterile technique, maintains asepsis, and assists the surgeon as needed.

Actively participates in patient care and safety within the OR team. Responsibilities include adherence to infection control, assisting in gowning, gloving, draping, and instrument passing; maintaining an organized operative field; anticipating needs; and expediting