Surgical Technologist — Make an Impact in the OR

Westchester Medical Center; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating team before, during, and after procedures. You will prepare the room with instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment, and assist in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgeries.

You will maintain sterile instrument tables, ensure aseptic technique, and participate in intraoperative care while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.

Qualifications

• Understanding of aseptic technique and infection control.
• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room with instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment for each procedure.
• Assists in positioning, prepping and draping patients for surgical procedures.
• Maintains sterile instrument table and ensures proper asepsis throughout procedures.
• Performs operating room counts and reports discrepancies.
• Protects patient privacy and maintains safe environment per hospital policies.
• Collaborates with nursing team to ensure equipment and supplies are available for surgeries.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma & Surgical Technology program

Job description

Westchester Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the operating team before, during, and after procedures. You will prepare the room with instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment, and assist in positioning, prepping, and draping patients for surgeries.

You will maintain sterile instrument tables, ensure aseptic technique, and participate in intraoperative care while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.