Department/Unit:

Operating Room

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr.

Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the patient safety is maintained.

The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well.

Maintain sterile fieldPrepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as neededInspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and suppliesPerformance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent RequiredGraduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST)NYS LPN also acceptable1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferredFamiliar with all specialty services preferred

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Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New Yorks CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health- benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)

Anchored in the states historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the regions largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only childrens hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.