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Job Location (Full Address):
180 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620Opening:
Worker Subtype:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Department:
500475 Sawgrass Ambul Surg - NrsgWork Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)Range:
UR URCA 210 HCompensation Range:
$18.50 - $24.98The 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.
Responsibilities:
GENERAL PURPOSE:Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases. Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps, and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy. Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse. Serves as a patient advocate. Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position. This role works in the outpatient surgical center setting.
FT position available. Facilities operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM, staggered shifts to meet unit needs.
Looking for applicants who enjoy working as part of a dynamic team in a high volume and fast paced work environment, with an emphasis on quality and efficiency. Must have Surgical Technician Certification or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health law 2824. Must possess technical knowledge and specialize in preparation and safe handling of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures. Good organizational and communication skills are required.
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