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Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem

Mohawk Valley Health System

UTICA, NYOther$26–38/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$26–38/hr
Location
UTICA, NY
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Surgical Technician in the Operating Room provides direct patient care under supervision, following protocols for sharps, specimen handling, aseptic technique, medication labeling, instrument management, patient positioning, and infection control while maintaining cleanliness and safety.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sharps HandlingSpecimen HandlingAseptic TechniqueMedication LabelingOperative Site VerificationSupply CoordinationInstrument CountInstrument SterilizationPatient PositioningEmergency RecognitionUnit CleanlinessInfection ControlPersonal Protective Equipment Use

Qualifications

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

Full job description

Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Per Diem

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 98706

Department OPERATING ROOM

Shift Variable

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 0.2

Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR

Employee Status A7 - Occasional

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $26 - $38 per hour

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