Surgical Technologist

Job Posting

Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Job Summary:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care department.

Job Qualifications

Education:

Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience. License:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Hourly: $37.65-$51.11

Working Conditions:

Manual:
Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:
Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1468

Department:
Perioperative - VASC

Exempt:
No