Surgical Technologists - Operating Room

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 64,972 - 97,458; Full time

Job summary

100 Albany Med Health System is seeking an Operating Room Surgical Technologist for the night shift. In this role, you will facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, a sterile environment, and the proper functioning of surgical equipment.

The position requires maintaining sterility, anticipating the surgeon's needs, and assisting during operations. With varying shifts, the salary range is $64,972.00 to $97,458.00, based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or acceptable NYS LPN.
• 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Prepare operating rooms and assist with patient positioning.
• Inspect sterile items for contamination and maintain sterility.
• Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and assist as directed.

Skills

Scrubbing experience

Familiarity with specialty services

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Surgical Technology Program (CST)

Job description

Position Overview

Operating Room Surgical Technologist – Night shift (United States of America).

Salary Range: $64,972.00 – $97,458.00. Hourly Range: $28.50/hr – $34.00/hr. The role may require on‑call duties and rotating shifts.

The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a registered nurse and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring a safe operating room environment, proper functioning of equipment, and patient safety. The role operates independently in the scrub role, or as a circulator under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Prepare operating rooms and assist with patient positioning as needed.
• Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening; maintain sterility while scrubbed.
• Maintain sterility of instruments and supplies.
• Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts following established policies and procedures.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and assist as directed.
• Operate independently in the scrub role or as a circulator under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST). NYS LPN also acceptable.
• 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with all specialty services preferred.

Compliance & EEO Statement

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties, and that information is protected from unauthorized access and modification.