Surgical Technologist ASCWNY

Catholic Health System; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team. In this full-time role, you will contribute to the mission of providing quality patient care by assisting in surgical procedures and ensuring the availability of sterile supplies and equipment. Your expertise in sterile techniques and ability to maintain effective communication will be crucial in supporting surgical teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes and the overall efficiency of surgical services. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and CST credential required.
• Experience in an operating room preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures under RN supervision.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards.

Skills

Sterile and Aseptic Technique

Communication Skills

Professional Competence

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

CST Credential

Experience as Surgical Technologist

Tools

Phone Systems

Computer Systems

Job description

Salary: 23.92-35.88 USD

Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066000

Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health Emmaus

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours:

Summary:

Contributes to the company's mission and values by treating patients, visitors, and staff with a friendly, helpful demeanor both in person and over the phone. Operates independently as well as cooperatively; maintains professional and effective working relationships with teammates, vendors, and physicians. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure quality and timely patient care. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Under direct supervision of the RN circulator, the surgical technologist may assist with delegated tasks.

This includes ensuring the quality/quantity of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for Surgical Services. Maintains and evaluates operations to assure compliance with infection control standards and regulatory requirements. Utilizes phone and computer systems to order supplies and maintain the inventory system.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

1. High School diploma
2. Accredited program and maintenance of the CST credential or eligible for certification.
3. Applicant may be "grandfathered" with documented one year (cumulative) of experience as a Surgical Technologist in a surgical facility in the previous four years prior to January 1, 2015

EXPERIENCE

1. Previous experience in an operating room preferred
2. Two-year health care clinical experience in ORSPD preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

1. Conducting self in a professional manner
2. Demonstrating professional competence by maintaining applicable certifications and educational mandates
3. Communicates with a positive and caring attitude
4. Demonstrates ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner