Surgical Tech II- Labor and Delivery: 40hrs/wk-Evenings

Position: Surgical Technologist – Labor & Delivery (D6E) – Evening shift – United States of America. Salary range: $50,639.00 – $75,959.00 Overview Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and a surgeon to facilitate surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure, maintains the sterile field, anticipates the needs of the surgeon, and functions both independently in the scrub role and as a circulator under supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on‑call duties and rotating shifts. Responsibilities Maintain sterile field Prepare operating rooms and assist with patient positioning as needed Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintain sterility while scrubbed Maintain sterility of instruments and supplies Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts following established policies and procedures Qualifications High School Diploma/G.E.D. – required 1–3 years of scrubbing experience – preferred Familiar with all specialty services – preferred CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) – preferred upon hire LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) – required upon hire, state licensure Physical Demands Standing, constantly walking, constantly sitting, rarely lifting, frequently carrying, frequently pushing, occasionally pulling, occasionally climbing, occasionally balancing, occasionally stooping, frequently kneeling, frequently crouching, frequently crawling, occasionally reaching, frequently handling, frequently grasping, frequently feeling, constantly talking, constantly hearing, constant repetitive motions, constant eye/hand/foot coordination. Confidentiality & HIPAA This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA‑protected health information and other information regulated by federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that access is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties, and that information is protected appropriately. Equal Opportunity Employment Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr