Surgical Technologist

Job Description Participates as a member of the perioperative team by performing direct and indirect perioperative tasks for patient having surgical procedures; performs delegated patient care activities according to level of education/training and demonstrated competency in required skills, to ensure patient safety. Job Responsibility * * Participates in turnover activities and room set up for each surgical procedure. * * Assists with surgical set up including the connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery. * * Uses supplies in a cost effective manner. * * Assists with room turn over and maintenance of the operating room environment. * * Breaks down the operating room following each surgical procedure. * * Assists with ensuring adequate supply of stock for patient care. * * Effectively communicates with all members of the team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies. * * Communicates and documents implementation of care, according to policy. * * Collaborates with the surgeon to ensure proper labeling of all specimens from the surgical field. * * Ensures appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation pre, intro and post operatively; second assists as needed under the direction of the surgeon. * * Demonstrates knowledge of the procedure and ability to anticipate need of the surgical team. * * Correctly holds retractors as prescribed b the supervising physician. * * Anticipates the need for surgical equipment and supplies, obtains the same. * * Checks and/or troubleshoots equipment for proper functioning prior to use; appropriately removes malfunctioning equipment from use. * * Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy * Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification * High School Diploma or equivalent, required. * Graduate of an Operating Room Technician Program, required. * Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required.OR (meets one for the following) * Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; * Provides evidence that the person was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015; or * In the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that of a surgical tech. * *a person may be employed or contracted with to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed beyond that period without documentation that the employee holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential required. * Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required. * Minimum of one (1) year OR Technician experience, preferred. * Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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