Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Certification Required - $5000 Sign On Bonus!

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 97682

Department OPERATING ROOM

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 0.94

Work Schedule CWAT

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $26 - $38 per hour