Per Diem Surgical Technologist — OR Scrub Pro

Unity-Hospital-of-Rochester; Town of Greece (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. The role is per diem with Day, Evening, and Night shifts, supporting sterile technique and instrument handling during procedures.

The position requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program with certification within 12 months, or alternative nursing/ grandfathering pathways. Heavy clinical duties and on-site work in Rochester 14626 are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain certification within 12 months of graduation.
• Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing may qualify.
• Eligible for grandfathering if you worked as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility between 2010-2014.
• Hard-to-fill clause allows qualification after certification within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 15 Continuing Medical Education hours annually.
• Prepare and check instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Set up and maintain a sterile field with aseptic techniques.
• Assist with patient draping and attire of the surgical team.
• Pass instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
• Perform sponge and sharp counts with the circulating nurse.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Support specialty surgical services and stock OR rooms as needed.
• Prepare sterile dressings and assist with post-operative care.
• Orient new staff and contribute to unit goals.
• May handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the sterile field.

Education

CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program

Graduate from accredited school of practical nursing

Grandfathering Clause evidence of 1 year of surgical technologist employment (2010-2014)

Hard-to-Fill Clause - certification within 24 months of hire

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY. The role is per diem with Day, Evening, and Night shifts, supporting sterile technique and instrument handling during procedures.

The position requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program with certification within 12 months, or alternative nursing/ grandfathering pathways. Heavy clinical duties and on-site work in Rochester 14626 are expected.