Surgical Technologist II-Operating Room

Highland Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY seeks a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves assisting surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses, with responsibilities before, during and after procedures to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Applicants must complete a NYS-accredited program, hold NBSTSA certification or meet NYS Public Health Law criteria, and maintain AHA BLS CPR certification. Strong aseptic technique and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nationally and NYS accredited surgical technologist program and NBSTSA credential
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
• Strong aseptic technique and teamwork, with the ability to remain calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel before, during and after surgery to ensure patient safety and positive outcomes.
• Maintain aseptic technique and use surgical equipment as trained.
• Communicate clearly with the surgical team during procedures.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical equipment knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Nationally and NYS accredited surgical technologist program

Associate 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.

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: $29.00 - $37.00

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.

City: Rochester

Area of Interest: Clinical Non-Nursing

Employment Status: Full-Time

Hours/Week: 40 Hours/Week

Job Requirements:

1. 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.

2. 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)

3. 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.

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.