Surgical Technologist III.

Unity Hospitalmid

Surgical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year. Checks supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures proper operation.

Technical Tools

Surgical TechnologistHealthcare Clinical

Responsibilities

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Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year.
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Checks supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures proper operation.
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Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for surgical procedures.
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Provide a sterile field for surgical procedures. Ensures that the members of the surgical team are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
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Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
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Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
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Counts sponges and sharps with the RN prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed.
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Cleans and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
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Assists in the maintenance of specialty surgical services.
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Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.
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Orients medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
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Assists in the development of unit goals and objectives.
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Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps and syringes on the OR field.

Requirements

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Completed a military surgical technology program
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Grand-Fathering Clause: Provides evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 – 12/31/14.
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Graduated from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)- or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)- accredited program with a Surgical Technology major AND holds and maintains Certified Surgical Technologist certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)within 12 months of graduation.
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Hard to Fill Clause: A health care facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a surgical technologist if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists. Certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) and degree from accredited program required within 24 months after employment required.
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Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing.

Heavy - Clinical - Heavy clinical roles require continual lifting of more than 50 lbs., pushing and pulling patients or equipment, and working in physically awkward or restrictive positions. Staff must maintain balance and coordination in confined, uneven, or emergent care settings while performing both fine and gross motor tasks. High sensory acuity is needed to recognize patient cues and environmental alerts. Emotional and cognitive demands are significant due to urgent decision-making, managing distressed patients, and functioning effectively in high-pressure clinical situations. Environmental exposures commonly include infectious agents, biohazards, noise, and chemicals. Employees may be required to complete mask-fit testing, TB screening, and participate in extended or on-call shifts.

$28.05 - $34.17

Rochester

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Unity Hospital

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $58,344–$71,074 a year; In line with the $64,709 median for Surgical Technologist jobs on Jobera (235 salaries).
Posted: 9 days ago
Employer: has 1,380 open jobs on Jobera in 2 countries.