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Job Title: Surgical TechDepartment: Location: Hours Per Week:Schedule: Sign-On Bonus: 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

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Promote the mission, vision and values of CPH.

+ Function as a scrub person during operative and invasive procedures by;

+ Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure;

+ Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;

+ Performing ACCOUNTING procedures in concert with the RN circulator;

+ Assisting with placement of sterile drapes;

+ Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;

+ Maintaining an organized sterile field;

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

+ Preparing sterile dressings

+ Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination area

+ Assist with post procedure cleaning of the operative or invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.

+ Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.

+ Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES accredited surgical technology program credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

+ One year of perioperative services experience

+ Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

+ Certified Surgical Technology certification; or

+ Completed a military surgical technology program; or

+ LPN License in New York State: or

+ Provides evidence of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to 1/1/15; or

+ Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service

+ BLS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ None.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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:

$29.00 - $35.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14622

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.