Job Information
Highland Hospital Surgical Technologist I (OR Tech 1) in Rochester, New York
15113BR
Title:
Surgical Technologist I (OR Tech 1)
Department/Cost Center:
735-Operating Room
Job Description:
Highland Hospital a 261 bed community teaching hospital and affiliate of the University Of Rochester Medical Center is recruiting for Surgical Tech Interns to join our team and support its expansion. This is an AMAZING opportunity for students to get in the OR and gain first hand skills while pursuing your Surg Tech degree!
The Highland Hospital Operating Room offers up a fast paced, exciting, and collaborative work environment. Become part of a team where cutting edge technology is used and surgeries are performed daily in our recently expanded facility which features 17 state of the art operating rooms. The Surgical Tech plays a vital role in the OR and are relied upon for their professional judgement and critical thinking skills.
Highland has a rich history of providing compassionate, personalized patient care and was recently honored with Magnet redesignation. Apply now for immediate consideration.
A Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team who works with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses, and other surgical personnel in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery.
PAY RANGE: $25.00 - $28.20
*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Auto req ID:
15113BR
Job Requirements:
Education: Within one year of start date in this role, employee fulfills the educational requirements for completion of a nationally and NYS accredited educational program for surgical technologists and is eligible to take the CST certification exam within 6 months of graduation, administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) NBSTSA .
Experience: Currently in ST clinical rotations. Actively enrolled in accredited Surgical Technologist program.
License/Certification Required: American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification required. Eligible to become certified in surgical technology administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization (unless otherwise qualified per the NYS Public Health Law)
Skills: Aseptic Technique and in-depth knowledge of surgical equipment highly desirable. Good communication, positive attitude, team-player. Ability to maintain composure in stressful and/or emergency situations.
Employment Status:
Per Diem
Hours/Week:
flexible
Posting Title:
Surgical Tech Intern - EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!!
City:
Rochester
Work Shift:
Days/Evenings
Area of Interest:
Clinical Non-Nursing
The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.