Surgical Technologist

Kaleida Health; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Williamsville, NY is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the MFS Operating Room. You will prepare and maintain sterile fields and instruments for surgical and procedural cases under RN supervision.

You will count according to policy with an RN, maintain ongoing education, and adhere to health system policies. This full-time position features a 630p-7a shift with on-site duties in Millard Fillmore Suburban.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required on hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of Nationally Accredited Surgical Technology Program or Military Surgical Technology Program required on hire.
• New graduates have 1 year from graduation to obtain CST certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains sterile field and instruments for surgical and procedural cases.
• Counts according to policy in conjunction with the RN.
• Demonstrates professionalism and maintains ongoing education.
• Onsite work with rotation in MFS Operating Room; shift 3.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Nationally Accredited Surgical Technology Program or Military Surgical Technology Program

Job description

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.

Department : MFS Operating Room

Location: Millard Fillmore Suburban

Location of Job : US:NY:Williamsville

Work Type : Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 630p-7a

Shift 3

Education And Credentials

High School Diploma or GED required. Cert Surgical Technologist upon hire required. Basic Life Support Certification (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

Job Details

• Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 72.00
• FTE: 0.960000
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
• On Call Required : Yes

With Rotation

Work Arrangement : Onsite

Union Code : U22 - CWA 1168 Gates & Suburban TCC

Requisition ID# : 20563

Grade : T13

Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $ 32.46 - $41.10

• 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!