Technologist-Surgical - Surgical Technologist - Scotland County, MO, United States - Albany Medical Center

Description

Department/Unit:
Operating Room


Work Shift:
Evening (United States of America)

Hourly Range:
$24.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 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.

Maintain sterile field

• Prepare operating rooms and assists with patient positioning as needed
• Performance of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following

established policies and procedures

Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program (CST)

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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.

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.