Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Surgical Technologist – Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NYSign-On Bonus $3500 – Must be a Certified Surgical Tech or an LPN, with direct applicable experience in the OR, to be eligible for the bonusIf you are looking for a full time Surgical Tech position to meet your schedule, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.Position Highlights:Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life convergeAdvancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career developmentWork/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedulesWhat you will do:As a Surgical Technologist you will perform surgery related tasks and functions under the direction and supervision of an appropriately licensed healthcare professional participating in the surgeryResponsibilities:Assisting healthcare professionals to prepare the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures including assisting healthcare professionals to set up sterile supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile technique and ensuring that surgical equipment function properly and safelyAssisting healthcare professionals to move and position patients for surgeryAnticipating instrument needs of a surgeonCommunicates and relates effectively with patients, families, co-workers and guestsCompletes all requirements for mandatory continuing education including BLS and 15 hours of continuing education annually to remain qualified as a Surgical TechnologistStocking labor rooms, triage rooms and operating roomsWhat you will need:Has successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization. May be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the twelve month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed or contracted beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential; orNYS LPN License; orHas completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; orProvides evidence that the person was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015.After a thorough and diligent effort has been made and the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the prior requirements, a person can be hired if that person meets the requirements within two years of their start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology1-2 year of previous OR experience preferredMust possess adequate hearing, vision, and hand dexterity to manipulate instruments and equipment while functioning in multiple surgical specialtiesPay Range:$25.85 - $34.64 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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