Surgical Technologist II-Operating Room

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. The role supports surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses by preparing sterile equipment and instruments and monitoring safety before, during, and after procedures.

Candidates must complete a NBSTSA credentialed program or meet NYS eligibility; BLS CPR certification is required; an associates degree is preferred. The position requires day/evening rotation with on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Completed a nationally and NYS accredited surgical technologist program.
• Active NBSTSA credential or NYS Public Health Law eligibility evidenced by prior surgical technologist experience.
• Associates degree preferred.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Good communication

Team-player

Composure under pressure

Education

NBSTSA credential or NYS eligibility

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist plays a vital role in the OR and are relied upon for their professional judgement and critical thinking skills. The Surgical Technologist plays a vital role in the OR and are relied upon for their professional judgement and critical thinking skills. We are seeking candidates who are able to work full time day/evening rotation Monday through Friday plus call with peers for nights, weekends & holidays. Highland has a rich history of providing compassionate, personalized patient care. A Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care. The Surgical Technologist has specific responsibilities before, during and after surgery to assure patient safety and enhance positive outcomes.

PAY RANGE

• The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Auto req ID 18630BR City Rochester Area of Interest Clinical Non-Nursing Employment Status Full-Time Hours/Week 40 Hours/Week

Job Requirements

• Education : Fulfills the educational requirements for completion of a nationally and NYS accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization ( National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) ; or is otherwise qualified per the NYS Public Health Law (i.e., candidate provides evidence that he/she worked as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of January 1, 2015; candidate provides evidence of completing a military surgical technology program). Associates degree preferred.
• License/Certification Required : American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification required; certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgicaltechnologist credentialing organization ( National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (unless otherwise qualified per the NYS Public Health Law)
• Skills : Aseptic Technique and in-depth knowledge of surgical equipment highly desirable. Good communication, positive attitude, team-player. Ability to maintain composure in stressful and/or emergency situations.