TH Surgical Technologist 2 (SOT)

SUNY Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY seeks a Surgical Technologist to assist the surgical team, maintain sterile technique, transport patients, and support education within the OR.

This full-time role requires collaboration with the OR team, ongoing professional development, and readiness for on-call nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Eligible for certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists via completion of a formal certificate or degree in Surgical Technology.
• Or meet AST experience requirements plus one year as a Surgical Technologist or comparable position in an acute care setting.

Job description

Job Summary

Describes anatomy/steps for surgeries; Uses sterile technique; assist surgical team with procedure; collaborates with other members of OR team; transports patients; Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care; Facilitates open communication with all team members; Initiates and supports the teaching mentoring process; Maintains a safe work environment; resolves problems on a one-to-one basis; Takes an active role in professional development. Participates in development/implementation of educational programs for surgical technologist program; Demonstrates the ability to perform surgical technology skills for all general and specialty based cases preferredMinimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eligible for certification by Association of Surgical Technologists through the completion of a formal certificate or degree program in Surgical Technology or by meeting the Association of Surgical Technologists experience requirements, plus one year experience as a Surgical Technologist or comparable position in an acute care setting required.

Work Days

Full-time (40 hours a week),M-F Day/Eve; on call nights/weekend/Holiday

Salary Range/Pay Rate

SG 12

Message to Applicants

Recruitment Office:Nursing RecruitmentExecutive Order:Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].