Surgical Technologist - UMMC at Rochester Regional Health

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Sign On Bonuses for Experienced Surg Techs/LPNs
• Same Day Pay through DailyPay
• Clinical Ladder
• Benefits Effective Date of Hire
• Tuition & Loan Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Free Parking

SUMMARY

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

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:

United Memorial has been serving residents of Genesee County and surrounding rural communities since its inception as Batavia Hospital in 1902. Today, United Memorial Medical Center represents more than 900 employees, all committed to providing patients with personalized, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art care. United Memorial is a designated New York State Stroke Center, providing a full range of care services to meet its patients' needs. The 131-bed facility includes a state-of-the-art surgical department, a wound care center, urgent care, maternity services, and a Joint Replacement Center of Excellence - along with a number of primary and specialty physician offices. United Memorial Medical Center is proud to manage the New York State Cancer Services Partnership Grant for Orleans and Genesee Counties.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

• Magnet Designated Hospital
• DNV Accredited Site
• New York State-designated Stroke Center
• Baby Friendly USA
• Blue Distinction Maternity
• Silver Level Beacon Award Winner (ICU)

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: United Memorial Medical Center

DEPARTMENT: Operating Room

SCHEDULE: Day (Mon-Fri) with occasional off-shift call

ATTRIBUTES

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR-

• Grand-Fathering Clause: Provides evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 – 12/31/14. -OR-

• Graduated from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)- or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)- accredited program with a Surgical Technology major AND holds and maintains Certified Surgical Technologist certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)within 12 months of graduation.

* Surgical Technologist Certification is not required for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with current licensure in the State of New York *

RESPONSIBILITIES

• CME maintenance. Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year

• Supply check & sterilization. Ensure all supplies, instrumentation and equipment are available and sterilized for surgical procedures and proper operation

• Orientation. Assist in guiding medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit

• Draping & maintenance. Assist with draping procedures and demonstrates vigilance in maintaining overall sterility in the operation room

• Unit development. Help identify goals and objectives of the unit

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$26.50 - $32.50

CITY:

Batavia

POSTAL CODE:

14020

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.