Surgical-OR Technologist SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Surgical/OR Technologist to assist in perioperative care under a registered nurse. You will assemble case supplies, maintain sterile field, and pass instruments to the surgeon during procedures.

Requires CST certification and BLS, with ongoing CE hours; shift includes days/evenings with call, weekends and holidays. Join a perioperative team that emphasizes sterile technique, anatomy knowledge, and collaboration with OR

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Nationally accredited surgical technology program and CST certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential.
• US Army/Navy/Air Force/Marine Corps/Public Health Service training in surgical technology or equivalent.
• Annual 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified.

Skills

Intra-operative instrument handling

Basic Life Support

Strong communication skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Accredited surgical technology program

Certified Surgical Technologist credential

US military surgical technology training

Prior surgical technologist employment (within four years prior to 2015)

Continuing education 15 hours annually

Job description

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 630-430, 7-5, 8-6, 9-7pm, 1230-1030pm
Summary:
The Surgical/OR Technologist, under the direct guidance of the registered nurse, assists in the care and safety of perioperative patients. He or she functions as a member of the perioperative team responsible for assembly of case supplies, creating and maintaining the sterile field and assisting the surgeon throughout the procedure by providing the sterile instruments and supplies required. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Works cooperatively with ancillary departments and other team members. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization 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 Corp OR
• Provides evidence they were 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
• Must also complete annually fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist

Experience

• Previous experience in an operating room preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Appropriately and safely operates multiple instruments and equipment during the intra-operative phase
• Basic Life Support certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Subject to inside environmental conditions
• Available for extra and on call duties