Surgical Technologist

Crouse Hospital; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their Madison Irving Surgery team. This role involves assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program and hold certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology. This part-time position offers a supportive work culture and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about patient care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

YMCA Subsidy Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program required.
• Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up operating rooms for surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile environment and check equipment functionality.
• Participate in verifying surgical procedures with the team.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Sterile Environment Maintenance

Equipment Functionality Checks

Specimen Labeling

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Job description

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse’s Madison Irving Surgery team is hiring a Surgical Technologist.

Pay Range: $24.50-$39.56/hour

Surgical Technologist Responsibilities:

Professionally assists in the setting up of the operating room for surgical procedures
Proactively maintains a sterile environment by following existing surgical standards prior to and during surgical procedures.
Routinely checks equipment for proper functioning and cleanliness.
Accurately assists with performing a sponge, needle and instrument counts.
Clarifies all specimens for proper labeling and testing to be done, in collaboration with the surgeon; passes off the sterile to the circulating nurse in a timely fashion.
Participates in "Time-Out" verifying surgical procedure and site including laterality with other members of the surgical team (circulating nurse, anesthesia, surgical team) before handling scalpel for incision.
Accurately labels and verbally confirms medication with the circulator and surgeon in accordance with existing hospital policy.
Cleans and restocks rooms after procedures, in a timely and efficient manner.
Proficiently assembles specialty trays and instruments, packing and wrapping for processing in Central Sterile.

Surgical Technologist Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program required
Current certification (or certification eligible) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required. If hired prior to receiving certification, the employee must take and pass the certification exam during the first year of employment. Continued employment as a Surgical Technologist is contingent on the employee passing the certification exam. Re-certification with the NBSTSA must be maintained throughout employment at Crouse Hospital.
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits Overview:

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
Company paid life insurance.
Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
YMCA Subsidy program.

Location: Crouse Hospital · Madison Irving Surgery - 892
Schedule: Part-Time-28hrs/week, Days, 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday