Surgical Technician - OR

2400 Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall in Newburgh, NY seeks a Surgical Technician to provide direct care to surgical patients and support the operating room team.

The role requires knowledge of medical-surgical asepsis, commitment to patient safety, and certification requirements including BLS; previous OR experience preferred; 10-hour varied shifts with an hourly rate of 32.74–41.39 depending on shift and experience. Equal employment opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; ability to read, write and communicate in English; successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
• One year prior operating room experience preferred.
• BLS certification required. If hired after July 1, 2008, a Surgical Technician Certification or eligibility for certification within 1 year of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to surgical patients by a thorough knowledge of medical - surgical asepsis.
• The surgical technician implements and plans equipment/instruments for patient care procedures.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Patient care

English literacy

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Accredited surgical technician program

Job description

City/State: Newburgh, New York

Department: Operating Room & Recovery

Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Days: DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary

Scheduled Daily Hours: 10 HOURS

Hourly Rate/Range: $32.74 - $41.39

Sign-On Bonus: N/A

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

This is a 10 hour varied shift position

Provides direct care to surgical patients by a thorough knowledge of medical - surgical asepsis.

The surgical technician implements and plans equipment/instruments for patient care procedures.

Position Qualifications

• Provides direct care to surgical patients by a thorough knowledge of medical - surgical asepsis.
• The surgical technician implements and plans equipment/instruments for patient care procedures.
• A. Education/Training: High School graduate or equivalent; Ability to read, write and communicate in English; Successful completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
• B. Experience: One year prior operating room experience preferred.
• C. Licensure, Registration or Certification: BLS certification required. If hired after July1, 2008, a Surgical Technician Certification or eligibility for certification within 1 year of hire is required.

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For 150 years, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) has been a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare in Orange County, fostering a healing environment through community collaboration, dedicated staff, and a rich history. What began as a modest three-bed hospital in 1875 has grown into a comprehensive healthcare system with two campuses and a wide range of outpatient services. MSLC is a member of the Montefiore Health System and provides care to more than 250,000 patients annually. The organization includes a 242-bed acute care hospital, with a geographic coverage area that serves a population of 400,000 people. MSLC is proud to provide care locally, and when needed, offer seamless transitions to world-class medicine throughout the Montefiore Health System (MHS). Being part of MHS has allowed MSLC to expand our capabilities and offer cutting-edge healthcare to our community. MSLC is a Magnet designated organization, with notable recognition from Healthgrades, the American Heart Association, and various other agencies. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, which sets the standards for the delivery of quality health care. MSLC has more than 350 physicians on staff, representing dozens of medical specialties.

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall strives to be the employer of choice by offering comprehensive benefit packages that are designed to meet the needs of today's workforce. We are committed to assisting employees to achieve optimal health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefit packages include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a generous paid time off plan, as well as various other optional benefits.