Surgical Technologist: Day Shift OR Specialist

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System in Albany is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. You will assist during procedures, maintain sterile technique and support nurses and surgeons to ensure patient safety.

The role requires completion of a Surgical Technology program with CST credentials and 1–3 years of scrubbing experience; high school diploma is required. On-call duties and rotating shifts are possible, with day shifts as primary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate of Surgical Technology Program (CST).
• 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred.
• Familiar with all specialty services preferred.

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

Scrubbing experience

Familiar with specialty services

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program (CST)

Job description

Albany Med Health System in Albany is seeking a qualified Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. You will assist during procedures, maintain sterile technique and support nurses and surgeons to ensure patient safety.

The role requires completion of a Surgical Technology program with CST credentials and 1–3 years of scrubbing experience; high school diploma is required. On-call duties and rotating shifts are possible, with day shifts as primary.