Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 55,448; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie is seeking a Surgical Technician/LPN with current state licensure to join our surgical team in New York. The role requires maintaining sterile technique, handling instruments, and collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure optimal patient care.

The candidate should have training in surgical technology or an LPN license, with CST certification preferred. On-the-job training may be available for graduates, and ongoing education is encouraged to maintain competency within the

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School or LPN with current license.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• On‑the‑job training possible for recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in technical skills for surgical care.
• Maintains sterile technique and handles instruments per guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with the team and physicians.
• Applies anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pharmacology basics to patient care.
• Participates in continuing education and unit training.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments handling

Team collaboration

Communication

Anatomy knowledge

Pharmacology basics

Education

Surgical Technician Training

LPN with state license

CST preferred

Job description

Position Summary

To know and understand the principles of sterile technique and their application. To follow defined procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. To maintain a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff members, physicians, and ancillary staff. To maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in‑service programs.

Education, License & Cert

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred.

If certified prior to 2021, may be grandfathered and exempt from degree requirement.

Experience

Experience preferred, but may be trained on the job if recent graduate. Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures, and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates competence in performance of technical skills relative to clinical area of practice
• Utilizes and maintains surgical instruments according to manufacturer’s recommendations and Department guidelines
• Utilizes positive interpersonal skills in all forms of communication.
• Applies base knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, microbiology, and pharmacology for optimal surgical patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of patient care concepts.
• Applies the principles of sterile technique during surgical procedures.
• Participates in orientation and training program to attain competency in all services.
• Maintains certification by participating in continuing education activities and provides documentation of required continuing education credits.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration among all members of the surgical team.
• Practices within the scope of current policies and procedures of the nursing Department and nursing unit guidelines.
• Demonstrates effective time management, flexibility and priority setting regarding work assignment.
• Attends and participates in unit council meetings, utilizes staff meetings and other appropriate channels to resolve problems.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done, within areas of responsibility.
• It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
• Recognizes and reports potential problems to the supervisor or nursing manager on the floor.

Administrative

Rev: 12-19-24

Payrate: $31 to $40.25