Title: Certified Surgical Technologist

Reports to: Nurse Manager

Location – onsite: Poughkeepsie, NY

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Rooted in the 100-plus-year legacy of its founding partners, the network spans the Northeast and is continuing to grow.

What you’ll do:

A Surgical Technologist (ST), under the supervision of the RN, will prepare supplies, equipment and instrumentation for each surgery performed at SCOA. The ST will assist the physician with the maintenance of the sterile field and all sterile supplies for each surgery. The ST will assist the Materials Manager in the maintenance of the supply inventory. He/she will assist in the decontamination and reprocessing of surgical

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Able to assist RN as directed with physician orders according to patient needs.
• Demonstrates solid communication skills.
• Gathers needed procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery.
• Updates surgeon preference cards as needed.
• Reports missing or malfunctioning equipment to the RN in a timely manner.
• Competent in the use of equipment required to perform job in a safe, efficient manner.
• Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field, maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Identifies any break in sterile technique.
• Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need.
• Performs sharp and sponge counts with the RN according to policy.
• Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy. Utilizes PPE.
• Cleans OR with appropriate disinfecting agents.
• Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to established standards and ASC policy.
• Accurately labels on medication on the sterile field. Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to both the surgeon and the RN circulator
• Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical Hemostats
• Obtains appropriate syringes and needles for use.
• Organizes storage area for instruments and supplies under the direction of the Materials Manager
• Instruments in need of repair given to Materials Manager
• Maintains required certifications without reminder
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy
• Participates in staff meetings and inservices, accurately maintaining education

Who you are:

Qualifications:

• Is a graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology
• Certified as a Surgical Technologist.
• Current BLS certification.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
• Competitive Compensation
• Generous PTO

• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).

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