Job Summary:
OR Scrub Technician handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. The technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons. The scrub technician has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and is constantly vigilant for maintaining sterile technique.

Duties:

• Essential functions and responsibilities as per New York Public Health Law 2824 – Surgical technology and surgical technologists
• Checks supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedure.
• Scrubs, sets up, counts and assists intra-operatively.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique.
• Assists surgeon and RN with post-procedure care.
• Handles specimens appropriately.
• Prepares instruments for decontamination.
• Assists with preparing/picking OR cases.
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment appropriately.
• Follows patient safety standards.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
• Completes competency requirements.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Utilizes cost containment practices.Completes 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits as required by New York State Law (Effective January 1, 2015). The act shall take place on the first day of the eighteenth month after it becomes law (July 1, 2016).
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES- accredited program and holds and maintains CST certification.
• Prior experience as Surgical Technologist preferred.
• BLS certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,386.00 - $95,090.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• White Plains, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• White Plains, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person