Surgical Technician Extern

musc; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Surgical Technologist Extern to join the operating room team under supervision before, during, and after surgeries. The role involves preparing sterile supplies, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting with direct patient care as part of the OR crew.

This PRN position requires current BLS certification through the American Heart Association and enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with American Heart Association.
• High School diploma or GED; enrolled in accredited Surgical Technologist curricula.
• PRN status requires availability of at least 12 hours every two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures in accordance with procedural guidelines.
• Perform room duties involved with direct patient care and function as a member of the operating room team.
• Maintain sterile field and assist surgeons and scrub nurses as directed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Operating room teamwork

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Works under a surgeon's supervision before, during and after various types of surgeries. A surgical assistant's duties may include: ... Moving patients into the operating room and positioning patients before surgeries. Ensuring that the room remains sterile.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

Cost Center

CC001521 LAN - OR (Operating Room) (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

12

Job Description

Under the supervision of a seasoned Surgical Technician or Scrub Nurse, the Surgical Technologist Extern follows established procedural guidelines in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

PRN Status Clause:

PRN / "as-needed" means you are not guaranteed a fixed schedule or hours. You work when they have needs in the schedule. You must be available to work at least 12 hours every two weeks (bi-weekly minimum), as specified in your PRN Commitment Agreement. Your actual hours will depend on department needs, not a set schedule. You may be asked to pick up extra shifts to cover gaps (like call-outs or shortages). Your total hours can go up or down - some weeks you might work more, some less.

Additional Job Description

Licenses/Certificates: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with American Heart Association (AHA)

Education: High School diploma or GED required. Also Currently enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist curricula

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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