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EmergencyMD

Certified Surgical Tech/Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time

EmergencyMD, Ithaca, New York, United States,


Certified Surgical Tech/Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time

15K Sign on bonus!

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals. CSTs at Cayuga Medical Center are an integral part of the collaborative interdisciplinary team devoted to the delivery of comprehensive and compassionate care to the Tompkins County community.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Maintains standards of care for the operative patient, adhering to AORN standards and recommendations.

Prepares the patient environment by stocking rooms and cleaning equipment as assigned.

Anticipates surgeon and anesthesia needs using preference cards, collecting and assembling necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment for procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper handling of supplies and equipment necessary for surgical procedures.

Assists with patient positioning, preparation, and follows AORN guidelines for surgical hand scrubs, surgical counts, and Time Out procedures.

Identifies and mitigates potential and actual safety hazards.

Adheres to universal precautions and infection control techniques.

Required Skills and Experience:

License: NBSTSA or NCCT certification, or LPN license

Minimum education: must be a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology program, and eligible for certification

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Day shift, option between 5x8s, 4x10s, and 3x12s. Call is on a rotating schedule with a 30 min response time required.

Physical Requirements:

Repetitive use of hands and fingers; frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.

Occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Location and Travel Requirements:

Onsite

Pay Range Disclosure:

$30.00 to $39.28 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with dignity.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at

talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org .

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