Second Floor Operating Room – Surgical Technologist

University of Rochester Medicine; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 37,153 - 48,298; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester Medicine in Rochester, New York, is looking for a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist. This role involves preparing for surgical procedures and assisting surgical teams in providing intraoperative care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and must have experience in surgical procedures, preferably in ophthalmology.

The position offers a dynamic work environment requiring effective prioritization and interpersonal skills. Compensation ranges from $26.97 to $35.06 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist with a license in good standing.
• Experience assisting in surgical procedures, preferably in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team during operations from the scrub position.
• Maintain sterile technique and handling of instruments.
• Demonstrate proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Assist surgeons in providing intraoperative care.
• Ensure safe patient care as part of the perioperative team.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Experience in surgical procedures

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

Job Location

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. Shift hours 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM with 8‑ or 10‑hour shifts available. On call for evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Compensation

Compensation range: $26.97 - $35.06 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation.
• Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases.
• Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps, and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy.
• Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Works in the inpatient setting, assisting surgeons in providing intraoperative care to surgical ophthalmology patients of all ages.
• Participates in all necessary activities of the perioperative team to ensure safe patient care.
• Maintains a high degree of interpersonal, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Surgical Technologist with a license in good standing or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health Law 2824.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Experience assisting in surgical procedures, preferably in ophthalmology.

EEO Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. The University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.