Surgical Technologist II-Operating Room

University of Rochester; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading community teaching hospital where you will play a crucial role as a Surgical Technologist. In this fast-paced environment, you will work alongside skilled surgeons and nursing staff, utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring the smooth operation of surgeries and maintaining the highest standards of safety. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a facility recognized for its compassionate care and commitment to excellence. If you are passionate about making a difference in the surgical field, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program required.
• Certification as a surgical technologist is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgeries by preparing and maintaining surgical instruments.
• Ensure patient safety and enhance positive outcomes during procedures.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Knowledge of surgical equipment

Good communication

Team-player

Ability to maintain composure under stress

Education

Completion of accredited surgical technologist program

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Highland Hospital, a 261-bed community teaching hospital and affiliate of the University Of Rochester Medical Center, is recruiting for Surgical Techs to join our team and support its expansion.

The Highland Hospital Operating Room offers a fast-paced, exciting, and collaborative work environment. Become part of a team where cutting-edge technology is used and surgeries are performed daily in our recently expanded facility which features 15 state-of-the-art operating rooms. The Surgical Tech plays a vital role in the OR and is relied upon for their professional judgment 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 and was recently honored with Magnet redesignation. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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: $27.00 - $32.11
*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: 16338BR

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). Associate's degree preferred.
2. License/Certification Required: American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification required; certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist 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.