Surgical Technologists - 40 hour per week - Evening shift

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 47,921 - 71,882; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Albany is seeking a Surgical Technologist for evening shifts. This role requires maintaining sterile fields, preparing operating rooms, and assisting registered nurses during surgical procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a Surgical Technology Program certification. 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience is preferred. An equal opportunity employer, the facility emphasizes patient safety and proper information handling.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from a recognized Surgical Technology Program.
• 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with all specialty services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field during surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms and assist with patient positioning.
• Inspect sterile items and maintain sterility of instruments.

Skills

Maintain sterile field

Prepare operating rooms

Instrument and needle counting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST)

NYS LPN

Job description

Department/Unit: Operating Room

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range: $47,921.64 - $71,882.46

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the patient safety is maintained.

The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on‑call duties and rotating shifts as well.

Job Description

• Maintain sterile field
• Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed
• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
• Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST)
• NYS LPN also acceptable
• 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred
• Familiar with all specialty services preferred

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.