or Surgical Tech

SUMMARY

As an OR Surgical Tech, you are crucial in the efficiency and overall success of operations. You will assist the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub tech who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, ensuring sterilization at every point of the process.

OFFERINGS:

• Shift Differentials
• Same Day Pay through DailyPay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
• Tuition & Loan Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Weekend Program
• Free Parking

STATUS: Full Time / Part Time 

LOCATION: Unity Hospital 

DEPARTMENT: Operating Room (OR)

SCHEDULE: M-F Days, with on-call responsibilities which may include evenings, overnights, weekends/holidays

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:

Unity Hospital is a 471-bed community hospital in the town of Greece. After a four-year total renovation in 2014, Unity is now the only Monroe County hospital to feature all private patient rooms and free parking. Unity offers a broad range of specialty centers, including the Golisano Restorative Neurology & Rehabilitation Center, the Charles J. August Joint Replacement Center, and the August Family Birth Place.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

• Magnet Designated Hospital
• DNV Accredited Site
• AHA Stroke Honor Roll Elite
• #1 Joint Replacement in the State
• Baby Friendly USA
• Blue Distinction Maternity
• Gold & Silver-Level Beacon Award Winning Units

ATTRIBUTES

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR-
• Grand-Fathering Clause: Provides evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 – 12/31/14. -OR-
• Graduated from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)- or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)- accredited program with a Surgical Technology major AND holds and maintains Certified Surgical Technologist certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)within 12 months of graduation.
• Surgical Technologist Certification is not required for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with current licensure in the State of New York

RESPONSIBILITIES

• CME maintenance. Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year
• Supply check & sterilization. Ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available and sterilized for surgical procedures and proper operation
• Orientation. Assist in guiding medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit
• Draping & maintenance. Assist with draping procedures and demonstrates vigilance in maintaining overall sterility in the operation room
• Unit development. Help identify goals and objectives of the unit

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

CST – Certified Surgical Technologist – Association of Surgical Technologists (AST), LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – New York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M – Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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