Surgical Technologist: OR Sterile Field Specialist

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technologist role at Rochester Regional Health is a key scrub position in the Operating Room. You will prepare, organize, and manage instruments and supplies, ensuring sterile technique and maintaining the sterile field through procedures.

This role requires adherence to policies, ongoing education, and readiness for on-call and rotating shifts in a dynamic surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program and obtain certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization 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 in a healthcare facility between December 31, 2010, and December 31, 2014.
• Qualify under the "Hard-to-Fill Clause" by graduating from an accredited program and obtain certification through a nationally accredited credentialing organization within 24 months of hire.
• New Graduates: Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.

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.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instruments handling

Patient care

On-call coordination

Education

CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program

Licensed practical nursing program

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

The Surgical Technologist role at Rochester Regional Health is a key scrub position in the Operating Room. You will prepare, organize, and manage instruments and supplies, ensuring sterile technique and maintaining the sterile field through procedures.

This role requires adherence to policies, ongoing education, and readiness for on-call and rotating shifts in a dynamic surgical environment.