Operating Room Technician

Location: City of Binghamton

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** Position Overview
** At UHS, Every Connection Matters—from the trust you build with patients to the collaboration you foster with colleagues. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, we invite you to apply and be part of something truly vital.
UHS Binghamton General Hospital is hiring a Operating Room Technician, full time, 40 hours weekly, day shift!
The Operating Room Technician works under general direction, observes and practices sterile technique, maintains asepsis, anticipates and assists the surgeon as needed. Actively participates in patient care and safety. Utilizes OR supplies conservatively and operates as a team member of the OR staff.
** Work Locations:
** UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NYUHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NYWilson Place, UHS Wilson Medical Campus, Johnson City, NYThere is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.
** Primary

Work Shift:

** Day Rotational
** Regular Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Compensation Range:**$25.27 - $37.90 per hour, depending on experience----
- * Follows Infection Control policies and procedures and demonstrates expertise in surgical scrub technique.
* Adheres to principles of sterile technique preoperatively and intra-operatively.
* Assists the surgeon when needed gowning, gloving, draping, and passing of instruments and other related items during the procedure. Anticipates the surgeon’s need for instruments, sutures, and equipment.
* Maintains an organized operative field at all times by keeping the instruments clean and in their proper place.
* Keeps an accurate sponge, tape, needle, dissector, and instrument count.
* Prepares for cases by assembling supplies and equipment in accordance with preference cards and identifies conflicts or problems. Cares appropriately for instruments and supplies after each case.
* Provides a safe surgical environment for the patient, identifying potential hazards to the surgeon, RN and assisting RN circulator in preoperative checks of equipment.
* Displays knowledge of potential hazards (equipment, chemical, or gases) within the Operating Room.
* Utilizes experienced OR staff as a resource, and acts as a resource for new OR personnel.
* Assists in suturing, retracting, suctioning under direction of the surgeon.
* Handles and identifies specimens per policy.
* Expedites the effective and efficient turn-over of the OR between cases.
* Takes rotating call duty.
** Education/Experience
*** Minimum

Required:

+ High School diploma or equivalent
* Preferred:  + Previous Operating Room experience  + Previous Surgical Technologist experience
**** License/Certification
***** Minimum

Required:

+ Meets the NYS Surgical Technologist Certification Law; OR Completed a Surgical Technologist program in the Armed Forces; OR Completed a nationally accredited educational program for Surgical Technologist with a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credential  + CPR Certification within 3 months of hire-----#
** Why You’ll Love Working at UHS
** At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.
** A Culture of Connection** – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.
** Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family** – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees…