Surgical Technologist, Labor & Delivery, St. Peter's Hospital - PT Days

Position Summary Employment Type: Part‑time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Location: St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY Description: Surgical Services – Labor & Delivery – Part‑Time Days. Benefits Learning atmosphere with peers and leaders aimed at helping staff develop Great shift differentials Tuition assistance Great co‑workers Supportive work environment and thorough orientation Responsibilities Provide assistance as first scrub at the surgical table for select procedures Create and maintain sterile field Prepare operating rooms Monitor breaks in technique and function, including scrub/gown technique, clean sterile field, and set up sterile field Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintain sterility while scrubbed, maintain sterility of instruments and supplies Perform and document accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts, following established policies and procedures Position and transport patients Minimum Requirements 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 NYS LPN License Has 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 Provides 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 If 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 technology, and possesses 1–2 years of previous experience (preferred) Preferred Requirements 1+ year of experience as a surgical tech in an operating room setting Strong dexterity and stamina to work on long cases as needed Prioritize quickly a number of different tasks and activities Work and engage with a team to help promote strong teamwork Strong communication skills in a fast‑paced work environment Critical thinking skills to help assist the RNs and Surgeons Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field Pay Range $24.60 – $32.25 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Pay may vary within the stated range based on location. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic