Mohawk Valley Health System

Surgical Technician - OR - Regular Time - Evenings - Certification Required - $5000 Sign On Bonus

Mohawk Valley Health System  •  $38/hr  •  Utica, NY (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Under the general supervision of the nurse manager or designee, the Surgical Technician, renders direct patient care according to the age and developmental level of the patient in accordance with the Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Standards of Care and the mission, philosophy, policies and procedures of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Follow proper protocols and procedures for sharps, specimans and aseptic techniques during procedures.
  • Labels medications on the sterile field
  • Verifies operative procedure and site with patient and surgical team prior to commencement of procedure.
  • Coordinate and demonstrate the proper use and handling of supplies, instruments and equipment
  • Maintain an accurate instrument/sponge count
  • Sterilize and disinfect instruments
  • Render safe and appropriate care for patients during positioning and transferring using appropriate positioning devices
  • Recognizes emergent patient care situations and reports findings
  • Promotes and maintains overall cleanliness of the unit
  • Adheres to Infection Control program to prevent spread of infections, practice of standard precautions, protects self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • High school diploma
  • 1 year of healthcare experience
  • Completion of an approved Surgical Technician training program

PREFERRED:

  • One year in specialty

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Req Id 96822

Department OPERATING ROOM

Shift Evenings

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 0.75

Work Schedule CWA-UFCSM - 8 HR

Employee Status A2 - Regular 60 Hours

Union 2005 - CWA

Pay Range $26 - $38 per hour

Mohawk Valley Health System

About Mohawk Valley Health System

MVHS is dedicated to delivering premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the leading patient-centered medical and healing environment, the employer of choice and the pride of Central New York.

MVHS is the parent company of the Wynn Hospital as well as MVHS Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) and Visiting Nurse Association of Utica and Oneida County. MVHS serves a multi county area of central New York. The MVHS Medical Group has 15 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including Women’s and Children’s Health; General, Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic and Neurological Surgery; Advanced Endoscopy, Wound Care, Bariatric, Cardiovascular, Comprehensive Stroke, Cancer, Immune Health, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Pulmonary Critical Care and Urology.

In October 2023, MVHS opened the Wynn Hospital – a new, state-of-the art hospital in downtown Utica. The Wynn Hospital replaces two aging community hospitals, St. Luke’s and St. Elizabeth, and is capable of handling 85-90 percent of all healthcare needs in the community. The Wynn Hospital will strengthen and grow full service cardiac offerings, support the development of a Neurosciences Institute that will include a Neurovascular Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, will be a world class diagnostic center, including Interventional Radiology and Advanced Endoscopy and provides a Level III Trauma Center plus the ability to serve 90,000 emergency visits per year.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Utica, NY
Year Founded
2014
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