Surgical Technologist

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the GCH Operating Room. The role supports sterile field preparation and instrument handling across multiple shifts in the Golisano Children's Hospital location. Expect 7a-5:30p, 7:30a-6p, and other 9-hour schedules with on-site work and on-call requirements.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, CST certification at hire, and BLS within 90 days. Ongoing CE and grandfathering timelines apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Cert Surgical Technologist upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of Nationally Accredited Surgical Technology Program or Military Surgical Tech Program required; new grads have 1 year to obtain certification.
• Maintain NBSTSA CST certification; 60 hours CE every four years.
• Complete 15 hours of CE each year.
• To be grandfathered as a surgical technologist in NY, provide prior employment evidence in a surgical facility in the four years before 2015.
• Existing Surgical Technologists as of 10/27/2020 have until 6/21/2021 to obtain BLS.

Responsabilités

• Prepares and maintains sterile field and instruments for surgical and procedural cases under the supervision of the circulating RN.
• Counts according to policy with RN.
• Demonstrates professionalism, ongoing education, and adherence to health system policies.

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist certification

BLS certification

Nationally Accredited Surgical Technology Program

NBSTSA CST certification

CE requirements 60 hours/4 years

Continuing education 15 hours/year

Grandfathering rule NY 2015

Description du poste

US:NY:Buffalo | Imaging & Technical Specialties | Full-Time

Posted On October 29, 2026

Description

Surgical Technologist

Department : GCH Operating Room
Location: Golisano Children's Hospital
Location of Job : US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type : Full-Time
Scheduled Work Hours: 7a-5:30p; 7:30a-6p; 8a-6.30p; 8:30a-7p; 9a-7.30p; 9:30a-8p
Shift 1

Job Description

Prepares and maintains sterile field and instruments for surgical & procedural cases under the supervision of the circulating RN. Counts according to policy in conjunction with an RN. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability by: maintaining continuing education relative to practice; conducting self in a professional manner; adhering to health system policies and procedures and demonstrating competence.

Education And Credentials

High School Diploma or GED required. Cert Surgical Technologist upon hire required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.Completion of Nationally Accredited Surgical Technology Program or completion of a Military Surgical Technology Program required upon hire, New Graduates have 1 year from the date of their graduation to obtain the certification. Maintain national CST certification, granted by the NBSTSA, which requires is for 60 hours of approved CE every four years. Complete 15 hours of continuing education(CE) each year. To be grandfathered as a surgical technologist in New York, a surgical technologist must provide evidence to his or her employer that he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility for a period of one year during the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015. Existing Surgical Technologists as of 10/27/2020 will have until 6/21/2021 to obtain BLS.

Experience

Working Conditions

Essential:
* Weight Requirement - Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 80.25
FTE: 1.070000
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required : Yes
With Rotation: No Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : U21 - SEIU 1199 GCH Technical
Requisition ID# : 26433
Grade : T13
Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $ 33.43 - $42.33

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!