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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.

Performs perioperative scrub techniques/procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing supervision. Job Responsibility + * Performs pre-surgical scrub techniques/procedures as a surgical team member. + Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves. + Sets-up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. + Prepares operating room for surgery by obtaining and setting-up supplies and equipment. + Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field. + * Assists Circulating Nurse, as directed, during surgery including, but not limited to: + Passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, and with other routine operating room functions as requested. + Operating peripheral equipment including, but not limited to lights, tables, and suction machines during surgery. + May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery. + * Performs post-surgical care of operating room including, but not limited to: + Disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; and + Preparing instruments for sterilizing according to procedure. + * Performs inter-operative related duties including, but not limited to: + Maintenance of instruments and equipment.Reporting malfunctioning instruments and equipment to management. + Performing related support duties including, but not limited to + Transporting patients to and from operating room; and + Maintaining appropriate records. + Assists Nurse with orientation of new staff. + Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification + High School Diploma or equivalent, required. + AAS Degree in Operating Room Technology, preferred. Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized equipment, 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), required. + *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. + Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Technician. *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 $35.5538-$48.5389/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.

Performs perioperative scrub techniques/procedures, nursing care and patient preparation as a surgical team member under direct nursing supervision. Job Responsibility + * Performs pre-surgical scrub techniques/procedures as a surgical team member. + Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves. + Sets-up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. + Prepares operating room for surgery by obtaining and setting-up supplies and equipment. + Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field. + * Assists Circulating Nurse, as directed, during surgery including, but not limited to: + Passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, and with other routine operating room functions as requested. + Operating peripheral equipment including, but not limited to lights, tables, and suction machines during surgery. + May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery. + * Performs post-surgical care of operating room including, but not limited to: + Disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; and + Preparing instruments for sterilizing according to procedure. + * Performs inter-operative related duties including, but not limited to: + Maintenance of instruments and equipment.Reporting malfunctioning instruments and equipment to management. + Performing related support duties including, but not limited to + Transporting patients to and from operating room; and + Maintaining appropriate records. + Assists Nurse with orientation of new staff. + Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification + High School Diploma or equivalent, required. + AAS Degree in Operating Room Technology, preferred. Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized equipment, 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), required. + *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. + Minimum of one (1) year experience as an Operating Room Technician. + BLS, required. + Endo experience, preferred. *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 $35.5538-$48.5389/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.

Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Functions as a member of the surgical team, creates and maintains a sterile field; primary responsibility is that of scrub "nurse". May act as circulating "nurse" under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), who is immediately available to respond to emergencies. Job Responsibility + * Functions as a scrub assistant. + Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves. + Set up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. + Assists surgical team during surgery by passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, etc. + * Functions as a circulating assistant (under direct supervision of RN). + Prepares Operating Room for surgery by obtaining necessary supplies and equipment. + Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field. + Operates lights, tables, suction machines, cautery, etcduring surgery. + May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery. + * Assists in care of Operating Room after surgery by disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; sterilizing instruments, etc according to terminal technique. + * Assists in the care and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment. + * Performs a variety of related duties, such as transporting patients to and from Operating Room, maintaining appropriate records, etc. + * Assists with routine Operating Room functions such as holding retractor(s). + * Assists Nurse with orientation of new staff to scrub position. + Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification + High School Diploma or equivalent, required. + AAS Degree in Operating Room Technology, preferred. Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized equipment, required. + Certification by Association of Operating Room Technicians, required; must be obtained within one (1) year of date of employment. + 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), 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. ***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 $35.5538-$48.5389/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.

Assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Functions as a member of the surgical team, creates and maintains a sterile field; primary responsibility is that of scrub "nurse". May act as circulating "nurse" under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), who is immediately available to respond to emergencies. Job Responsibility * * Functions as a scrub assistant. * Scrubs hands and arms, and dons gown and gloves. * Set up operating room tray, arranging instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains and dressings. * Assists surgical team during surgery by passing/counting instruments and sponges, dressings, etc. * * Functions as a circulating assistant (under direct supervision of RN). * Prepares Operating Room for surgery by obtaining necessary supplies and equipment. * Prepares patient for surgery in prescribed manner to provide a surgically sterile field. * Operates lights, tables, suction machines, cautery, etcduring surgery. * May assist Nurse in planning and labeling specimens obtained during surgery. * * Assists in care of Operating Room after surgery by disposing of soiled linens, gloves, and debris; sterilizing instruments, etc according to terminal technique. * * Assists in the care and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment. * * Performs a variety of related duties, such as transporting patients to and from Operating Room, maintaining appropriate records, etc. * * Assists with routine Operating Room functions such as holding retractor(s). * * Assists Nurse with orientation of new staff to scrub position. * Performs related duties, as required. * ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification * High School Diploma or equivalent, required. * AAS Degree in Operating Room Technology, preferred. Knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized equipment, required. * Certification by Association of Operating Room Technicians, required; must be obtained within one (1) year of date of employment. * 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), 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. * 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).

Performs scrub nurse duties and participates as a member of the surgical team, as directed. Assists Registered Nurse in the nursing care of surgery patients. Job Responsibility * * Prepares Operating Room for each surgical procedure as per OR policy and procedure. * * Sets up and maintains surgical equipment including: autoclave, ESU, Hypo/Hyperthermia Blanket, Athrombic Pump, CO2 Insufflator and System 1 Processor. * * Ensures OR is supplied with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each surgical procedure.Assists with preparation and maintenance of instruments processed in Central Sterile Processing. * * Ensures equipment is functioning properly prior to use and informs management of equipment malfunctions. * * Assists with surgical set-up including the connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery equipment * * Maintains and organizes sterile instrument table and/or mayo tray.Follows aseptic technique for opening and setting up of sterile supplies and field. * * Performs scrub role for surgical procedures. * * Establishes and maintains a sterile field and monitors the aseptic techniques of the surgical team; documents accordingly and takes corrective action, as necessary. * * Gowns and gloves other scrubbed members of the surgical team. * * Performs sponge, instrument and sharps counts per policy and procedure and notifies RN or Head Nurse of any discrepancies. * Performs related duties, as required. * ADA Essential Functions 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), required. * *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. * Minimum of one (1) year of OR Technician experience, preferred. * 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).

Surgical Technologist/ORT - FlexStaff 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. Responsibilities: * 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. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent, required. * Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technologist, 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), 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. * Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required. * BLS certification, preferred * Ability to function effectively in emergency situations. * Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technologist or in a clinical setting (for LPN's), 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), 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.

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - FLEXSTAFF * 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. * ADA Essential Functions REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or equivalent, required. * Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technologist, 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), 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. * * Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required. * BLS certification, preferred * 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).

World-Renowned Operative Care: Discover Where Amazing Works NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens Hospital provides a full range of surgical treatments across 21 Operating Rooms using cutting edge techniques and technologies including complex colorectal surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, advanced open and endovascular surgery for aortic aneurysms, and robotic urologic surgery. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, our Operating Room Nurses discover an environment where the exceptional is no exception. We are transforming surgical services and elevating our level of care using the most cutting-edge techniques and innovative technologies, treating the most common to the rarest of diseases and disorders with outstanding patient outcomes, right here in Queens. Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Days Join our high-profile team, and build on our reputation for excellence as you provide crucial support to physicians throughout a wide range of ambulatory surgical procedures. Thrive in a fast-paced environment that challenges you to perform at your best every day and fosters your continued growth and advancement. You will function as a scrub person, circulation assistant, and member of the surgical team. You will assist in the care, preparation, and maintenance of supplies and equipment in the Operating Room. Experience life at the forefront of a better tomorrow - for patients, our hospital and your career. This is a full time, day shift position working 7:00am-5:00pm at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Queens located at 56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY. Preferred Criteria Prior experience as an OR/Surgical Tech in an acute care setting Required Criteria Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification (NBSTSA) or if a new graduate, must supply exam date prior to start of employment. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire and complete a probationary period of six (6) months from date of hire Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program or experience as on O.R. Technician/Surgical Technologist in an acute care setting High school diploma or GED Knowledge of Perioperative Nursing Practice & Patient Care Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses. __________________ 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified” 2024 “America's Best Large Employers” - Forbes 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” - Computerworld 2023 “Best Employers for Women” - Forbes 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” - Aetna 2023 “America's Best-In-State Employers” - Forbes “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” - Brandon Hall Group NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $41.55-$50.90/Hourly It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

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.