Surgical Tech I/LPN - Operating Room
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Alcove
Posted on: September 22, 2023
Job Description:
Department/Unit:Work Shift:Day (United States of America)Hourly
Range: $21.50/hr. - $28.75/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.LPNs Welcome
to ApplyEssential 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 proceduresQualifications
- 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 -
requiredPhysical 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 - ConstantlyThank 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.
Keywords: Albany Medical Center, Albany , Surgical Tech I/LPN - Operating Room, Healthcare , Alcove, New York
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