Purpose:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

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

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

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of sterile/aseptic techniques.

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

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

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

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

Location: Rhinebeck-NDH 6511 Springbrook Avenue

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Schedule: NIGHT 7.5

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

Salary Range: $22 - $41 Hourly (DOE)