What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Tech I: Main OR - 40hrs/week, EVENINGS position at 100 Albany Med Health System?
Department/Unit:
Operating RoomWork Shift:
Evening (United States of America)Salary Range:
$41,136.28 - $57,590.79Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the patient safety is maintained.Hourly Range: $22.00/hr. - $28.75/hr.
Maintain sterile field
Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed
Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies
Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures
High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) - Required
NYS LPN also acceptable, if not CST
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!
Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Salary : $41,136 - $57,591
