Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

Location: Rhinebeck, NY, United States

Requisition ID: 23436

Salary Range: 22.25 - 41.32 HOURLY

Work Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am Mon-Fri

FT/PT/PD: FULL-TIME

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

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Description

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

Purpose

This role assumes responsibility and accountability for the function of scrub technicians assisting with the nursing care activities in the surgical services environment. Individual apply learned principles in coordinating activities directed at assisting the surgical team in implementation of care. Population served is consistent with the policies and philosophies of the Nursing Department and Administration, which includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and Geriatric patients.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Consistently collects and utilizes available data necessary for the proper preparation of the surgical suite for specific surgical procedures.

2. Consistently demonstrates an application of basic and current knowledge to perform assigned functions.

3. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of sterile/aseptic techniques.

4. Performs proper sponge, sharps, and instrument counts according to policy and procedure, demonstrated by a lack of occurrences.

5. Maintains a safe surgical environment, assuring overall cleanliness of the surgical suite, proper placement of supplies to insure a safe traffic pattern, and verifies sterile processing through validation of integrity of sterile packaging.

6. Maintains patient confidentiality and provides safe patient care through clear communication and collegial working relationships.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of current trends and practices in the health care field, utilizing available educational materials, and professional development opportunities.

8. Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe, therapeutic, and cost effective manner. Consistently checks all equipment for working order and reports any unsafe condition.

9. Participates and complies with the results of quality assurance audits and findings.

10. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).

11. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

12. Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• PREFER: One (1) year of Operating Room surgical technician experience/surgical technician exp. preferred.

Location: Rhinebeck-NDH 6511 Springbrook Avenue

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

FTE: 0.900000

Work Schedule: NIGHT 7.5

Work Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am Mon-Fri

Org Unit: 1421

Department: Operating Room

Exempt: No

Grade: S7

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at ~~~ (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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