Surgical Technologists - 40 hour per week - Evening shift

Department/Unit: Operating Room, Work Shift: Evening (United States of America). Salary Range: $64,972.00 - $97,458.00. Surgical Technologists Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the surgical team, working under a registered nurse (RN) and surgeon to ensure a safe operating room environment, functioning equipment, and patient safety. Responsibilities Maintain sterile field. Prepare operating rooms and assist with patient positioning. Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintaining sterility while scrubbed, and maintaining sterility of instruments and supplies. Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts, following established policies and procedures. Anticipate surgeon’s needs and remain vigilant for maintenance of the sterile field. Function independently in the scrub role and as a circulator under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. May require on-call duties and rotating shifts. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent. Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) NYS or LPN (NYS) also acceptable. 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred. Familiarity with all specialty services preferred. Benefits Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. 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 to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties; use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose; reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 Albany Med Health System