Surgical Technologist: OR Scrub & Instrument Mastery

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technologist position at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY supports the operating room team by preparing, organizing and managing instruments, supplies and equipment to ensure sterile technique and safe procedures. The Surgical Technologist scrub during procedures and help preserve the sterile field throughout operations.

Responsibilities include instrument preparation, patient draping, passing tools to surgeons, counts, sterile processing and post-operative care, plus CME

Qualifications

• Graduated from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain certification within 12 months of graduation.
• Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Qualify under the Grandfathering Clause by providing proof of at least one year of employment as a surgical technologist between 2010-12-31 and 2014-12-31.
• Qualify under the Hard-to-Fill Clause by graduating from an accredited program and obtain certification within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a minimum of 15 Continuing Medical Education hours annually.
• Prepare and check instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Set up and maintain a sterile field, following strict aseptic techniques.
• Assist with patient draping and ensure the surgical team is properly attired.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon during procedures.
• Perform accurate sponge and sharp counts with the circulating nurse.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Support specialty surgical services and stock OR rooms as needed.
• Prepare sterile dressings and assist with post-operative care.
• Help orient new staff and contribute to unit goals and objectives.
• May handle medications, sharps, and syringes on the sterile field.

Education

CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program + cert within 12 months

Graduated from accredited school of practical nursing

Grandfathering Clause: 1 year surgical technologist employment between 2010-2014

Hard-to-Fill Clause: certification within 24 months of hire

Job description

The Surgical Technologist position at Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY supports the operating room team by preparing, organizing and managing instruments, supplies and equipment to ensure sterile technique and safe procedures. The Surgical Technologist scrub during procedures and help preserve the sterile field throughout operations.

Responsibilities include instrument preparation, patient draping, passing tools to surgeons, counts, sterile processing and post-operative care, plus CME