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The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, and is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician **Qualifications** + High School diploma required. Graduation from Certified CST Training Program. + NBSTSA Certification + BLS Certification + Prefer 1-year surgical technician experience + Certification in Operating Room Technology required. Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-NYEE **Responsibilities** 1. Applies principles and practices of asepsis; performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure. 2. Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation. Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need. 3. Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress. Observes patient and is prepared for emergencies 4. Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination 5. Assists in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy. Assists in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems. Assists in moving patient to appropriate receptacle, decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and clean room as prescribed. 6. Assists the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines. 7. Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure. Provides special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed 8. Observes and protects patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment 9. Positions patient, adjusts table and accessories, as required for procedure. Prepares operative area and assists in draping as directed. 10. Assists scrub in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and reports discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse. Completes operative count, and related records accurately and legibly 11. Observes personnel in the room constantly, control traffic, report and correct breaks in aseptic technique promptly. Maintains and cares for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage 12. Assists in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed. Assists in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure 13. Assists nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery 14. Saves all medication vials and/or ampules until patient leaves the room. Announces in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication. 15. Functions as a professional role model inclusive of acting as a preceptor for students, hires newly hired staff, and incumbent staff. 16. Demonstrates accountability for our practice based on institutional/regulatory agency policies/procedures. 17. Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional development 18. Performs scrub and sterile instrument duties per established guidelines 19. Does not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Registered Professional Nurse dispenses these drugs to the physician. Performs functions to assist in meeting operational needs: Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed. Participates in the care and storage of instruments/special equipment in the operating rooms 20. Assists in the maintenance of quotas of current dates for sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms and storage areas 21. Assists in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in good order. Assists in care of storage closets and cabinets. **About Us** **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $44.2387 - $59.5606 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, and is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician **Qualifications** **Qualification:** High School diploma/Equivalent required. Graduation from Certified CST Training Program. (Are you a Certified Surgical Technician?) Certification in Operating Room Technology required.(Operating Room Technician certification) Prefer experience in operating room setting. Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 753 - KP 2 Labor & Delivery - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital **Responsibilities** 1. Applies principles and practices of asepsis; performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure. 2. Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation. Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need 3. Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress. Observes patient and is prepared for emergencies 4. Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination. 5. Assists in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy. Assists in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems. Assists in moving patient to appropriate receptacle, decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and clean room as prescribed. 6. Assists the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines 7. Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure. Provides special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed. 8. Observes and protects patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment 9. Positions patient, adjusts table and accessories, as required for procedure. Prepares operative area and assists in draping as directed. 10. Assists scrub in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and reports discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse. Completes operative count, and related records accurately and legibly 11. Observes personnel in the room constantly, control traffic, report and correct breaks in aseptic technique promptly. Maintains and cares for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage 12. Assists in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed. Assists in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure 13. Assists nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery 14. Saves all medication vials and/or ampules until patient leaves the room. Announces in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication. 15. Functions as a professional role model inclusive of acting as a preceptor for students, hires newly hired staff, and incumbent staff. 16. Demonstrates accountability for our practice based on institutional/regulatory agency policies/procedures. 17. Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional development 18. Performs scrub and sterile instrument duties per established guidelines 19. Does not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Registered Professional Nurse dispenses these drugs to the physician. Performs functions to assist in meeting operational needs: Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed. Participates in the care and storage of instruments/special equipment in the operating rooms 20. Assists in the maintenance of quotas of current dates for sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms and storage areas. 21. Assists in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in good order. Assists in care of storage closets and cabinets **About Us** **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. **Equal Opportunity Employer** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $44.2276 - $59.5605 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, and is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician Qualification: High School diploma/Equivalent required. Graduation from Certified CST Training Program. (Are you a Certified Surgical Technician?) Certification in Operating Room Technology required.(Operating Room Technician certification) Prefer experience in operating room setting. Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH SEIU 1199 at Mount Sinai Hospital, 753 - KP 2 Labor & Delivery - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital 1. Applies principles and practices of asepsis; performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure. 2. Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation. Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need 3. Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress. Observes patient and is prepared for emergencies 4. Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination. 5. Assists in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy. Assists in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems. Assists in moving patient to appropriate receptacle, decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and clean room as prescribed. 6. Assists the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines 7. Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure. Provides special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed. 8. Observes and protects patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment 9. Positions patient, adjusts table and accessories, as required for procedure. Prepares operative area and assists in draping as directed. 10. Assists scrub in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and reports discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse. Completes operative count, and related records accurately and legibly 11. Observes personnel in the room constantly, control traffic, report and correct breaks in aseptic technique promptly. Maintains and cares for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage 12. Assists in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed. Assists in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure 13. Assists nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery 14. Saves all medication vials and/or ampules until patient leaves the room. Announces in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication. 15. Functions as a professional role model inclusive of acting as a preceptor for students, hires newly hired staff, and incumbent staff. 16. Demonstrates accountability for our practice based on institutional/regulatory agency policies/procedures. 17. Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional development 18. Performs scrub and sterile instrument duties per established guidelines 19. Does not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Registered Professional Nurse dispenses these drugs to the physician. Performs functions to assist in meeting operational needs: Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed. Participates in the care and storage of instruments/special equipment in the operating rooms 20. Assists in the maintenance of quotas of current dates for sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms and storage areas. 21. Assists in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in good order. Assists in care of storage closets and cabinets

Meda Health is looking for a surgical tech to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/NBTSA or NCCT (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay We value your expertise and respect your dedication - and our goal is to compensate you more than fairly for them. We don't want you to scramble to figure out your coverage, especially when you're already feeling under the weather. At Meda Health, your coverage starts when you do. You're covered, period. Our employees get the following benefits right off the bat: Health Vision Dental Life insurance

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $47,921.64 - $71,882.46Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists 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 the patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well. Job Description Maintain sterile field Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) NYS LPN also acceptable 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred Familiar with all specialty services preferred Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $51,755.37 - $77,633.06 Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr. Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists 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 the patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well. Maintain sterile field Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) NYS LPN also acceptable 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred Familiar with all specialty services preferred Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

This position requires strong experience in cardiac, neuro, thoracic, ortho, and vascular surgeries. The candidate must possess the NBSTSA CST certification at the time of submission. There may be possible on-call requirements associated with this role. Responsibilities Assist in surgical procedures across multiple specialties including cardiac, neuro, thoracic, ortho, and vascular. Prepare and maintain sterile surgical environments. Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure Strong experience in cardiac, neuro, thoracic, ortho, and vascular surgeries. NBSTSA CST certification required at the time of submission. Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer: Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why: SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019 SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting! Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

We are seeking candidates with strong experience in cardiac, neuro, thoracic, ortho, and vascular specialties. This role may require floating to other units as necessary. Responsibilities Provide specialized care in cardiac, neuro, thoracic, ortho, and vascular settings. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Respond promptly and effectively to patient needs and emergencies. Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure Strong experience in the following areas is required: Cardiac care Neuro care Thoracic surgery Orthopedic procedures Vascular care Effective 1/11/2024, local candidates from ineligible counties will no longer be accepted. Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer: Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why: SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019 SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting! Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $47,921.64 - $71,882.46Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists 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 the patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well. Maintain sterile field Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) NYS LPN also acceptable 1 to 3 years of scrubbing experience preferred Familiar with all specialty services preferred Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $47,921.64 - $71,882.46Hourly Range: $24.00/hr. - $31.66/hr. LPNS and New Graduates Welcome to Apply..Job Description Surgical Technologists are an integral part of the team of the surgical team. Surgical technologists help to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Qualifications Must successfully complete a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technology or successfully complete an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Military. Must hold and maintain an unexpired certification in surgical technology credentialed by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization or meet the requirements to be grandfathered in the profession as outlined by New York State Health laws. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $46,220.72 - $64,709.01 Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists 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 the patient safety is maintained. The surgical technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure and anticipates the need of the surgeon. He/she is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist is able to function independently in the scrub role, and function as a circulator under the supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse. This position may require on-call duties and rotating shifts as well. Hourly Range: $22.00/hr. - $28.75/hr. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Maintain sterile field * Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed * Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies * Performance of 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 Upon Hire - required * LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Upon Hire - required 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 - Constantly * Repetitive Motions - Constantly * Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit: Supply Chain Surgical Services Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79The Surgical Core Tech will execute, operationalize and manage systems to deliver material resources to include supplies, instruments and equipment to the surgical patient point of care. This position will meet the operational needs of the surgery patient by organizing, receiving and properly storing and delivering surgical instruments, consumable supplies and equipment to the OR suites quickly and accurately. The Core Tech will support an integrated SPD/Sterile core/Supply Chain Management function in the operating room. Functions in the OR setting under the direction of the OR RN clinical manager(s). Assures surgeons' needs as identified on the surgical preference card are complete and accurately assembled in advance of the scheduled procedure and expedites as necessary for add-on and emergent procedures. Serves as a liaison between the Surgery departments, SPD, Materials Management, and Clinical Engineering departments as necessary to assure patient safe instruments, supplies, and equipment is available as needed to support surgeries. Maintains an inventory within the surgical cores of supplies and instruments and tracks utilization within the appropriate inventory/instrument control systems as developed and directed by Supply Chain Management and Perioperative Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Establishes and maintains proper levels of core specific surgical supplies and sterile instruments Generate requisitions as needed for the acquisition and / or replenishment of materials and instrumentation Assure receipt and proper storage of special materials / instruments to assure availability prior to the scheduled case Completes the assembly of surgical case cart and assure the cart is completely stocked and delivered to the appropriate suite in advance of the case. Maintains a basic competency of the SPD case cart assembly process for backup or emergent replenishment situations. Assure all unopened / unused supplies are returned to their location as appropriate and documented in the inventory control system assuring that SPD related supplies are sent back on a timely basis Actively supports the surgical staff by providing supplies, instruments, and / or equipment as needed either prior to or during procedures Assures all supplies are patient safe i.e. not expired and if recalled follow the hospital policy on disposition Establishes and maintains a stock inventory of all supplies / instrumentation for assigned core / service, using a hand-held computer to track utilization and perform inventory cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy. Initiates generated restock orders for all inventory items and processes as necessary all supply and equipment related requisitions. Coordinates with various vendors as necessary to assure availability of specialty products and as required for problem solving and researching case specific products. Enters received supplies into the inventory system and placed in the assigned bin location and where applicable lot, serial, and expiry information is recorded. Serves as liaison in value analysis process and as a resource for the clinical staff with regard to supplies, instruments, and equipment. Assures that case carts are fully stocked in accordance with the surgeon's predefined preference cards by reviewing the partially assembled case cart from SPD and completing the balance of the assembly with the finish pick items maintained in the surgical cores. Incorporates LEAN principles and techniques into the daily routines to deliver efficient and effective service to internal and external customers. Practices antiseptic techniques to assure the sterility of supplies, instruments and the clean / sterile environment. Qualifications High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required 2 to 3 years' experience in a support position, inventory control - preferred Basic business and computer skills are needed, as well as demonstrated planning, interpersonal and communications skills. Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently (20-75 lbs) 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 - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79Surgical Technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists 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 the patient safety is maintained. Hourly Range: $22.00/hr. - $28.75/hr. Maintain sterile field Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed Inspect sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and supplies Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and procedures High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST) - Required NYS LPN also acceptable, if not CST Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit: Supply Chain Surgical Services Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79 The Surgical Core Tech will execute, operationalize and manage systems to deliver material resources to include supplies, instruments and equipment to the surgical patient point of care. This position will meet the operational needs of the surgery patient by organizing, receiving and properly storing and delivering surgical instruments, consumable supplies and equipment to the OR suites quickly and accurately. The Core Tech will support an integrated SPD/Sterile core/Supply Chain Management function in the operating room. Functions in the OR setting under the direction of the OR RN clinical manager(s). Assures surgeons' needs as identified on the surgical preference card are complete and accurately assembled in advance of the scheduled procedure and expedites as necessary for add-on and emergent procedures. Serves as a liaison between the Surgery departments, SPD, Materials Management, and Clinical Engineering departments as necessary to assure patient safe instruments, supplies, and equipment is available as needed to support surgeries. Maintains an inventory within the surgical cores of supplies and instruments and tracks utilization within the appropriate inventory/instrument control systems as developed and directed by Supply Chain Management and Perioperative Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Establishes and maintains proper levels of core specific surgical supplies and sterile instruments * Generate requisitions as needed for the acquisition and / or replenishment of materials and instrumentation * Assure receipt and proper storage of special materials / instruments to assure availability prior to the scheduled case * Completes the assembly of surgical case cart and assure the cart is completely stocked and delivered to the appropriate suite in advance of the case. Maintains a basic competency of the SPD case cart assembly process for backup or emergent replenishment situations. * Assure all unopened / unused supplies are returned to their location as appropriate and documented in the inventory control system assuring that SPD related supplies are sent back on a timely basis * Actively supports the surgical staff by providing supplies, instruments, and / or equipment as needed either prior to or during procedures * Assures all supplies are patient safe i.e. not expired and if recalled follow the hospital policy on disposition * Establishes and maintains a stock inventory of all supplies / instrumentation for assigned core / service, using a hand-held computer to track utilization and perform inventory cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy. * Initiates generated restock orders for all inventory items and processes as necessary all supply and equipment related requisitions. * Coordinates with various vendors as necessary to assure availability of specialty products and as required for problem solving and researching case specific products. * Enters received supplies into the inventory system and placed in the assigned bin location and where applicable lot, serial, and expiry information is recorded. * Serves as liaison in value analysis process and as a resource for the clinical staff with regard to supplies, instruments, and equipment. * Assures that case carts are fully stocked in accordance with the surgeon's predefined preference cards by reviewing the partially assembled case cart from SPD and completing the balance of the assembly with the finish pick items maintained in the surgical cores. * Incorporates LEAN principles and techniques into the daily routines to deliver efficient and effective service to internal and external customers. * Practices antiseptic techniques to assure the sterility of supplies, instruments and the clean / sterile environment. Qualifications * High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required * 2 to 3 years' experience in a support position, inventory control - preferred * Basic business and computer skills are needed, as well as demonstrated planning, interpersonal and communications skills. Physical Demands * Standing - Constantly * Walking - Constantly * Sitting - Rarely * Lifting - Frequently (20-75 lbs) * 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 - Constantly * Repetitive Motions - Constantly * Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Department/Unit: Supply Chain Surgical Services Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $41,136.28 - $57,590.79 The Surgical Core Tech will execute, operationalize and manage systems to deliver material resources to include supplies, instruments and equipment to the surgical patient point of care. This position will meet the operational needs of the surgery patient by organizing, receiving and properly storing and delivering surgical instruments, consumable supplies and equipment to the OR suites quickly and accurately. The Core Tech will support an integrated SPD/Sterile core/Supply Chain Management function in the operating room. Functions in the OR setting under the direction of the OR RN clinical manager(s). Assures surgeons' needs as identified on the surgical preference card are complete and accurately assembled in advance of the scheduled procedure and expedites as necessary for add-on and emergent procedures. Serves as a liaison between the Surgery departments, SPD, Materials Management, and Clinical Engineering departments as necessary to assure patient safe instruments, supplies, and equipment is available as needed to support surgeries. Maintains an inventory within the surgical cores of supplies and instruments and tracks utilization within the appropriate inventory/instrument control systems as developed and directed by Supply Chain Management and Perioperative Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Establishes and maintains proper levels of core specific surgical supplies and sterile instruments * Generate requisitions as needed for the acquisition and / or replenishment of materials and instrumentation * Assure receipt and proper storage of special materials / instruments to assure availability prior to the scheduled case * Completes the assembly of surgical case cart and assure the cart is completely stocked and delivered to the appropriate suite in advance of the case. Maintains a basic competency of the SPD case cart assembly process for backup or emergent replenishment situations. * Assure all unopened / unused supplies are returned to their location as appropriate and documented in the inventory control system assuring that SPD related supplies are sent back on a timely basis * Actively supports the surgical staff by providing supplies, instruments, and / or equipment as needed either prior to or during procedures * Assures all supplies are patient safe i.e. not expired and if recalled follow the hospital policy on disposition * Establishes and maintains a stock inventory of all supplies / instrumentation for assigned core / service, using a hand-held computer to track utilization and perform inventory cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy. * Initiates generated restock orders for all inventory items and processes as necessary all supply and equipment related requisitions. * Coordinates with various vendors as necessary to assure availability of specialty products and as required for problem solving and researching case specific products. * Enters received supplies into the inventory system and placed in the assigned bin location and where applicable lot, serial, and expiry information is recorded. * Serves as liaison in value analysis process and as a resource for the clinical staff with regard to supplies, instruments, and equipment. * Assures that case carts are fully stocked in accordance with the surgeon's predefined preference cards by reviewing the partially assembled case cart from SPD and completing the balance of the assembly with the finish pick items maintained in the surgical cores. * Incorporates LEAN principles and techniques into the daily routines to deliver efficient and effective service to internal and external customers. * Practices antiseptic techniques to assure the sterility of supplies, instruments and the clean / sterile environment. Qualifications * High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required * 2 to 3 years' experience in a support position, inventory control - preferred * Basic business and computer skills are needed, as well as demonstrated planning, interpersonal and communications skills. Physical Demands * Standing - Constantly * Walking - Constantly * Sitting - Rarely * Lifting - Frequently (20-75 lbs) * 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 - Constantly * Repetitive Motions - Constantly * Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, 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 Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

The Practice Technician provides clinical office support to Physicians & Surgeons and performs patient care and administrative duties necessary to deliver quality patient care. Requirements: High School Diploma. Certificate/Course(s), 1-2 years current experience as a Medical Assistant preferred, Medical Assistant Certificate required, EKG and Phlebotomy skill BLS (American Heart Association) Intermediate Computer skills required ( Word and Excel) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients and families, Maintains confidentiality and professional work environment. Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaking a plus Non-Bargaining Unit, ACH - Faculty Practice Plan Surgery - BKL, Mount Sinai Brooklyn Roles & Responsibilities: Monitors patient flow in waiting room and resolves patient flow issues related to registration and post-visit processing Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper techniques established by hospital and infection control policies. Takes and monitors vital signs, including fetal heart rate if necessary Performs phlebotomy, point of care testing, and other procedures as indicated by physician order, including but not limited to electrocardiogram Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies; monitors expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, or others as needed Performs routine maintenance/cleaning of equipment and instruments; Notifies appropriate personnel regarding any malfunction in equipment Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances Acts rapidly and calmly during emergencies, initiates CPR and provides the necessary items called for by the team Transports patients and equipment as needed Performs any and all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the RN/LPN/PA/MD within the framework of the New York State Nurse Practice Act and MSHS Policy and Procedures Documents in medical record / electronic medical record as required by hospital policy Greets and registers patients, prepares and processes appropriate forms, directs patients to appropriate areas and arranges transportation needs Screens incoming calls, takes and responds to messages, as well as responds to inquiries regarding department procedures, services and programs. Schedules appointments and completes pre-registration via telephone including insurance verification and full patient demographics collection over the telephone or in person using computerized system(s) with accountability for the integrity of the data, including all patient demographics and insurance information Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary, to include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, discharge summaries, referral information, etc. Completes forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. Assists in the creation and maintenance of medical charts. Retrieves lab, pathology and diagnostic testing, and operative reports and data from computer systems Checks, verifies and updates insurance information utilizing internal or electronic sources. Obtains and documents managed care referrals, required pre-certifications and authorizations as necessary Supports surgical or procedure scheduling or other similar role(s) verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms

Participates as a member of the Perioperative team by performing direct and indirect Perioperative tasks for patients having surgical procedures. Performs delegated patient care activities while ensuring patient safety. Job Responsibility + Implements and communicates the age specific plan of care and gives thorough reports at change of shift and relief time. + Communicates with team members regarding the need for special equipment and supplies, and implementation of care per established policy. + Participates in turnover activities and room set up for each surgical procedure, including connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery; break down of operating room following each surgical procedure; assists with ensuring adequate supply of stock for patient care. + Monitors each case to ensure all infection control measures are met and all sterilization standards are adhered to. + Establishes and maintains a sterile field and monitors the aseptic technique of the surgical team; documents accordingly and takes corrective action, as necessary. + Adheres to and monitors principles of aseptic techniques in the clinical environment including use of sterile instruments and supplies. + Follows procedure for decontaminating of all instruments used during the procedure and assists with instrument processing and sterilization. + Maintains environmental controls and takes appropriate precautions regarding waste disposal. + Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy. Takes appropriate action when counts are incorrect. + Ensures appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation prior, during and post-operatively. + 'Second assists' as needed under the direction of the surgeon. + Correctly holds retractors as prescribed by the supervising physician; anticipates the need for surgical equipment and supplies and secures same. + Checks and or troubleshoots equipment for proper functioning prior to use and removes malfunctioning equipment for repair. + Assists surgeon with patient care procedures including proper labeling of all specimens from surgical field, tapping mallet and cutting suture (licensed personnel only) and performing surgical skin prep. + Performs related duties as assigned Job Qualification + High School Diploma or equivalent, required. + Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical + Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required. + OR (meets one for the following) + Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps;Provides evidence that the person was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015; or + In the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that of a surgical tech. + A person may be employed or contracted with to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period + immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed beyond that period without documentation that the employee holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential, required. + Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required. + Ability to function effectively in emergency situations. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range for this position is $40.38-$50.23/hour It is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The following are specific guidelines for the functioning and responsibilities of Surgical Care Assistants assigned to the Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Preoperative Services. Education Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Experience Requirements Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred 1. Care of Scrub Areas and Clean Utility Rooms: Replenish and arrange neatly scrub brushes, hoods, caps, masks and booties. Maintain cleanliness of shelves, work counters and utility carts. Maintain blood bank and drug refrigerators: A) Check and record temperature of medication and nourishment daily. B) Check blood bank and drug refrigerator daily. C) Defrost refrigerator and Clean thoroughly once a week. Maintain of solution and warmer cabinets. A) Replenish and arrange neatly blankets, gowns and sheets. B) Replenish stock levels of solutions. C) Clean warmer cabinet once daily. 2. Distribute processed instrument sets, equipment and supplies in appropriate work and storage area. Keep containers and storage areas clean and in proper order; Clean shelves weekly and as often as necessary. Maintain and change gas cylinders. Maintain cleanliness of counters and work areas. 3. Care of Special Surgical Equipment, Instruments and Supplies: Monitors par levels and replenishes stock. Ensures every operating room has a Surgicounter on the dock and cleans the Surgicounter during room turnover. 4. Care of Soiled Utility Rooms: Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of shelves, drawers and counters, suction bottle liners, etc. Check and replenish stock levels of specimen containers, disinfecting solutions, plastic bags, cleaning supplies etc. 5. Damp dust storage shelves for unsterile linen as often as is necessary. Distribute equal supply of patient gowns, blankets, sheets and wrappers in all storage areas; fold and arrange neatly. 6. Maintain cleanliness, organization of stock room, equipment room and other storage areas. Check and distribute supplies from General Stores in appropriate storage areas. Accept delivery of pharmacy solutions and supplies and distribute to all appropriate storage areas. Ensure all tanks of compressed gases are secured by approved methods Maintains prep supplies for assigned rooms. 7. Routine specimens: Ensure to document in the marble book and log book when the specimen is sent out of the specialty area. Frozen section specimens: A) Take frozen section specimens immediately to Pathology Department, stamp the pathology form and notify the pathologist the specimen is there. Specimens for Radiology: A) Take specimen to Radiology Department for X-ray. B) Take specimen to Pathology Department for frozen section following completion of x-ray. 8. Transport the pre-operative patient to the holding area or appropriate surgical suite or procedure room. Take pre-operative patient from patient holding are to the assigned O.R. Assist in moving, positioning, and patient safety as needed. Provide recovery room bed with 02 for each patient. Assist in moving the post-operative patient to the appropriate post-operative area. Assures availability of all equipment appropriate for transport of patient. 9. Transport blood and or blood products to and from the surgical suite as directed by the surgical team member. 2. Transport blood specimens and other stat specimens to the appropriate laboratory or send VIA Pneumatic system as directed by the surgical team member. 10. Clean stretcher with appropriate solution and change linen after transporting each patient. Clean all parts of all stretchers, including the base and wheels with appropriate solution weekly. Keep all stretcher equipment complete and in good working order, report need for repair. 4. Provide the appropriate transport equipment (stretcher/wheelchair/ bariatric bed) according to the patient needs as directed by the surgical team. 11. Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the Operating Rooms and environment including O.R. bathrooms Assist Scrub Person and Circulator with room turnover. Clean positioning equipment with appropriate solution and return to appropriate storage area. Clean the Operating Room after each procedure following O.R. cleaning protocol. 12. Assist scrub and circulator with gathering and set up of supplies and equipment. Place necessary furniture and equipment in the Operating Room. Set up suction canisters with tubing, assist as directed with electro cautery, video equipment, laser equipment and other required items. Retrieve appropriate positioning equipment and assist in positioning patient.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care as well as environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and procedures. Education and/or Experience Required: Required: High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school. Education and/or Experience Preferred: Preferred: EMT Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic certification preferred. Successful completion of PCA or nurse's aide training program or enrollment in program preferred. Preferred: Minimum of one-year pediatric experience preferred. License and/or Certification Required: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification/EMT by State of Connecticut preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR in adult, child & infant is required upon hire and maintained. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Of: Basic medical terminology, math and measurements CT Children's organization's environment of care and infection control policies and procedures Skills: Good interpersonal and communication skills. Effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English demonstrating a command of basic grammar and spelling is required. Ability To: Communicate Bilingually (Spanish/English) is preferred. Understand and follow specific written and verbal instructions and procedures. Learn and demonstrate competency in standard clinical procedures within specialty area, according to established protocols. Maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Learn and follow established protocols in order to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations. Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry/data retrieval in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit. Direct Patient Care - Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population- specific needs of the patients on the unit. Activities may include any of the following: Assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.). Obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required. Obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, pharyngeal swabs, etc.; 1 and 2 step point of care tests). Apply splints and other orthopedic devices (slings, immobilizers); perform crutch walking instruction. Perform EKGs. Apply cardiac monitors, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure cuffs. Transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges. Discontinues indwelling saline locks/IV. Performs basic wound care including wound cleansing, irrigation, and preparation for provider; applies and documents basic wound dressings. Provide all levels of observations for behavioral health/psychiatric patients as delegated/ordered by LIP or RN. Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families. Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the Emergency Department Technician skill level to the RN. Documentation - Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates basic data entry and data retrieval competency in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit. Unit Support Activities - Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands, and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms. Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment. Performs quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN. Utilizes all equipment appropriately and notifies appropriate team members of equipment or facility breakdown or damage. Assist with miscellaneous tasks, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances) blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN. Assist with routine clerical tasks. Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's Medical Center Standards.