Job description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the nurse manager or Registered Professional Nurse, the Scrub Technician handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. The technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons. The scrub technician has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and is constantly vigilant for maintaining sterile technique.

Education&Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES- accredited program
• CST certification required
• 1 year experience as Surgical Technologist required
• BLS by AHA required

Shifts available: 3 Full time day shift, M-F 7am-3pm, OR 4 10 hshiftsour varied; Per diem M-F 7a-3p, minimum 2 shifts per month.

Job Requirements:

Essential functions and responsibilities as per New York Public Health Law 2824 – Surgical technology and surgical technologists

Performs nursing procedures per hospital's policy.

Checks supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedure.

Scrubs, sets up, counts and assists intra-operatively.

Maintains highest standard of sterile technique.

Assists surgeon and RN with post-procedure care.

Handles specimens appropriately.

Prepares instruments for decontamination.

Assists with preparing/picking OR cases.

Follows hospital's policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code.

Identifies malfunctioning equipment appropriately.

Follows patient safety standards.

Responds appropriately in emergency situations.

Completes competency requirements.

Attends all mandatory in-services.

Utilizes cost containment practices.Completes 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits as required by New York State Law (Effective January 1, 2015). The act shall take place on the first day of the eighteenth month after it becomes law (July 1, 2016).

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Pay: $62,877.00 - $94,357.58 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• White Plains, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• OR: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)

Work Location: In person

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