• Surgical Technician - Full Time - Variable Shifts…

    Mohawk Valley Health System (Utica, NY)


    Surgical Technician - Full Time - Variable Shifts - Degree Required - $5,000 Sign on Bonus

     

    Department: OPERATING ROOM

    Job Summary

    Under the general supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the Surgical Technician, renders direct patient care according to the age and developmental level of the patient in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Standards of Care and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

     

    Core Job Responsibilities

     

    + Follow proper protocols and procedures for sharps, specimans and aseptic techniques during procedures.

    + Labels medications on the sterile field

    + Verifies operative procedure and site with patient and surgical team prior to commencement of procedure.

    + Coordinate and demonstrate the proper use and handling of supplies, instruments and equipment

    + Maintain an accurate instrument/sponge count

    + Sterilize and disinfect instruments

    + Render safe and appropriate care for patients during positioning and transferring using appropriate positioning devices

    + Recognizes emergent patient care situations and reports findings

    + Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit

    + Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.

    + Perform other duties as required.

     

    Education/Experience Requirements

    REQUIRED:

    + High school diploma

    + Surgical Technician Degree

    + 1 year of healthcare experience

    PREFERRED:

    Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program

     

    Licensure/Certification Requirements

     

    * *Surgical Technician Degree Required* *

     

    Disclaimer

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

    Job Details

    Req Id 94253

     

    Department OPERATING ROOM

    Shift Variable

    Shift Hours Worked 7.50

     

    FTE 0.94

     

    Work Schedule CWAT

     

    Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

    Union 2005 - CWA

    Pay Range $22.28 - $32.30/Hourly