Surgical Technician - OR Setup & Sterile Field Specialist

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Operating Room team. The position reports to the RN and surgeon and focuses on maintaining a safe sterile environment and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing ORs, assisting with patient positioning, verifying instrument counts, and ensuring sterility of instruments and supplies. A CST or equivalent credential is required, with LPN acceptable if CST is not held.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) - Required.
• NYS LPN also acceptable, if not CST.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

Surgical Technology CST

NYS LPN eligible

Job description

Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Operating Room team. The position reports to the RN and surgeon and focuses on maintaining a safe sterile environment and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing ORs, assisting with patient positioning, verifying instrument counts, and ensuring sterility of instruments and supplies. A CST or equivalent credential is required, with LPN acceptable if CST is not held.