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Job Title: Surgical Tech

Department: Leroy Outpatient Clinic

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: 8 hour shifts, 7 am to 3 pm; Monday to Friday

SUMMARY:

Reports to Director of Perioperative Services through the Operating Room Charge RN. Facilitates the operative or invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promote the mission, vision and values of CPH.2. Function as a scrub person during operative and invasive procedures by;

+ a. Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure

+ b. Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure

+ c. Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator

+ d. Assisting with placement of sterile drapes

+ e. Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure

+ f. Maintaining an organized sterile field

+ g. Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed

+ h. Preparing sterile dressings

3. Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area4. Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients5. Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities6. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program

+ One of the following credentialing or licensure options: • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA • Completion of a military surgical technology program • Active LPN license in New York State • Proof of at least one year of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility within the four years prior to January 1, 2015 • Current service in a federal government role performing surgical technologist duties

+ American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification

+ Minimum of one year of experience in perioperative services

+ Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

UNION:

1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH)

Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

PAY RANGE:

$22.75 - $32.53

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

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.