What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - West Operating Room (Full Time, 40, Varied Shifts) position at Queens Health Systems?
Apply for Job Job ID 157881 Location *Queen's Medical Ctr-West Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Starting Pay $43.45 hourly rate The starting pay displayed above may be higher commensurate with experience, or subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Add to My Favorite Jobs Email this Job
Responsibilities
Review Date: 04/26
Effective Date: 09/20
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Within scope of work, assists in the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care as a member of the patient care team in department.
• Scrubs, assists and anticipates the needs of physicians during a wide variety of surgical procedures with the supervision of a staff nurse.
• Depending upon area of assignment, performs procedural, operative and diagnostic procedures with supervision of a Registered Nurse.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting usual amount of 35 lbs, pushing/pulling usual amount of 50 pounds of force, carrying usual amount of 35 lbs, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static/frequent gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
• As required, operates sterilizers, drills, saws, microscopes, surgical tables, and various other surgical equipment/instrumentation.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise and/or vibration, hazardous physical conditions and atmospheric conditions which affect the respiratory system or the skin.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program; or three (3) years experience as an OR Technician or Surgical Technologist in an acute care or outpatient setting.
• Association of Surgical Technologists Certification preferred.
• Current certification in BLS/HCP.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Salary : $43