Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We have combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs. Crouse’s Madison Irving Surgery Center team is hiring a Surgical Technologist.

Pay Range: $28.00 - $42.00/hour

Available Schedule(s): Full-time, 7:00am-3:30pm Monday # Friday and other shifts as needed (covering later cases). This position is at the Madison Irving Surgery Center, but may also float to the Physician Office Building (POB) Surgery Center.

Surgical Technologist Responsibilities:

• Professionally assists in the setting up of the operating room for surgical procedures
• Proactively maintains a sterile environment by following existing surgical standards prior to and during surgical procedures.
• Routinely checks equipment for proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Accurately assists with performing a sponge, needle and instrument counts.
• Clarifies all specimens for proper labeling and testing to be done, in collaboration with the surgeon; passes off the sterile to the circulating nurse in a timely fashion.
• Participates in Time-Out verifying surgical procedure and site including laterality with other members of the surgical team (circulating nurse, anesthesia, surgical team) before handling scalpel for incision.
• Accurately labels and verbally confirms medication with the circulator and surgeon in accordance with existing hospital policy.
• Cleans and restocks rooms after procedures, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficiently assembles specialty trays and instruments, packing and wrapping for processing in Central Sterile.

Surgical Technologist Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program required
• Current certification (or certification eligible) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required. If hired prior to receiving certification, the employee must take and pass the certification exam during the first year of employment. Continued employment as a Surgical Technologist is contingent on the employee passing the certification exam. Re-certification with the NBSTSA must be maintained throughout employment at Crouse Hospital.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits Overview: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K. Company paid life insurance. Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities. Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts on any Inpatient or Outpatient service, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers. YMCA Subsidy program.