Department:

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Location:

Albany

Job Title:

Surgical Technologist (OR Tech)

Reports to:

Director, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Type of position:

Per Diem - Mondays & coverage for vacations. Hours will vary

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Surgical Technicians assists in the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards as well as Center policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the opening of the operating room (OR) and preparation for assigned cases;

• Scrub on surgical procedures as assigned;

• Anticipate the needs of the physician and has equipment, medical gases and supplies readily available for all procedures;

• Maintain sterile techniques during operative procedure;

• Identify and act to correct and break in technique and reports as required;

• Assists in preparing for the next day cases and cleaning/stocking of the ORs, ensuring that an adequate amount of in-house supplies and medical gases are available in accordance with weekly caseload;

• Other responsibilities as needed/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred;

• OR experience required; two years of hospital OR experience desired;

• Surgical Technician certification required;

• Ability to scrub all types of cases preferred;

• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Willingness to work at all our surgery center locations, in times of shortages or as needed.

• Position requires long periods of standing, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently/up to 40 pounds occasionally and utilization of PPE daily.

• Schedules are Monday through Friday; No weekends, holidays or on-call.