Surgical Tech III: Operating Room- 40 hrs/week, Days
Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Department/Unit: Operating Room Work Shift: Day (United States
of America) Salary Range: $47,921.64 - $71,882.46 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. Job
Description - 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 Minimum
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.
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