LPN - Surgical Technologist - Sign On Bonus

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Pittsford
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

SUMMARY

As an OR Surgical Tech, you are crucial in the efficiency and overall success of operations. You will assist the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub tech who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures, ensuring sterilization at every point of the process.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Operating Room

SCHEDULE: Day / Evening / Night

ATTRIBUTES

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR-
• 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. -OR-
• 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. Surgical Technologist Certification is not required for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with current licensure in the State of New York
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES
  • CME maintenance. Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year
  • Supply check & sterilization. Ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available and sterilized for surgical procedures and proper operation
  • Orientation. Assist in guiding medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit
  • Draping & maintenance. Assist with draping procedures and demonstrates vigilance in maintaining overall sterility in the operation room
  • Unit development. Help identify goals and objectives of the unit EDUCATION LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS CST - Certified Surgical Technologist - Association of Surgical Technologists (AST); LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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