Surgical Technologist - Precision OR Scrub Specialist

Rochester Regional Health; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technologist at Rochester Regional Health in Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, serves as the primary scrub technologist during procedures, preparing, organizing and managing instruments to ensure an efficient and safe sterile field. You will maintain strict sterile techniques throughout each operation.

Responsibilities include setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, assisting with draping, sponge/sharp counts, and post-operative care support.

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" with 1 year of surgical technologist employment between 2010-2014.
• Qualify under the "Hard-to-Fill Clause" by graduating from an accredited program and obtaining 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

Accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

The Surgical Technologist at Rochester Regional Health in Unity Hospital, Rochester, NY, serves as the primary scrub technologist during procedures, preparing, organizing and managing instruments to ensure an efficient and safe sterile field. You will maintain strict sterile techniques throughout each operation.

Responsibilities include setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, assisting with draping, sponge/sharp counts, and post-operative care support.