Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System

UTICA, NYFull-time$26–38/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$26–38/hr

Location

UTICA, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

Under general supervision of the nurse manager, the Surgical Technician provides direct patient care in the operating room, following protocols for sharps, medication labeling, instrument handling, patient positioning, infection control, and unit cleanliness while verifying procedures and maintaining counts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Protocol AdherenceMedication LabelingProcedure VerificationSupply CoordinationInstrument CountInstrument SterilizationPatient PositioningEmergency RecognitionUnit CleanlinessPPE UseOther Duties

Qualifications

High School Diploma1 Year of Healthcare ExperienceCompletion of an Approved Surgical Technician Training Program

Full job description

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time - Days

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
1 year of healthcare experience

PREFERRED:

Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program

Licensure/Certification Requirements

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 98966

Department OPERATING ROOM

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 10.00

FTE 0.95

Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 10 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $26 - $38 per hour