• Surgical Technologist- Full Time- Day

    Nuvance Health (Poughkeepsie, NY)


    *Description*

    *Job Summary:*

     

    Assumes responsibility and accountability for functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care department.

     

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    *JOB QUALIFICATIONS*

    *Education:*Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

    *Experience:*One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience.

    *License:*Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical

     

    Assisting (NBSTSA).Working Conditions:

     

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Significant occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

     

    Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

     

    Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

     

    Org Unit: 1461

     

    Department: Operating Room

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $35.86-46.36 Hourly

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer

     

    Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

     

    We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.