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St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY has an opportunity for a skilled Operating Room Tech/Surgical Tech!As a member of our caring, compassionate health care professionals you'll enjoy:Learning atmosphere with peers and leaders aimed at helping staff developGreat shift differentialsTuition assistanceGreat co-workersSupportive work environment and thorough orientationThe selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:Providing assistance as first scrub at the surgical table for select proceduresCreate and maintain sterile fieldPrepare operating roomsMonitors breaks in technique and function, including scrub/gown technique, clean sterile field and set up sterile fieldInspects sterile items for contamination before opening, maintains sterility while scrubbed, maintains sterility of instruments and suppliesPerformance and documentation of accurate instrument, sponge and needle counts, following established policies and proceduresPositioning and transport of patientsMinimum requirements:Has successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization. May be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the twelve month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed or contracted beyond that period without obtaining a certified surgical technologist credential; orNYS LPN License; orHas completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; orProvides evidence that the person was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015.After a thorough and diligent effort has been made and the healthcare facility is unable to employ or contract with a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists who meet the prior requirements, a person can be hired if that person meets the requirements within two years of their start of employment or contracting for the performance of surgical technology1-2 year of previous OR experience preferredMust possess adequate hearing, vision, and hand dexterity to manipulate instruments and equipment while functioning in multiple surgical specialtiesPreferred requirements:1+ year of experience as a surgical tech in an operating room settingStrong dexterity and stamina to work on long cases as neededPrioritize quickly a number of different tasks and activatesWork and engage with a team to help promote strong team workStrong communication skills in a fast pace work environmentCritical thinking skills to help assist the RNs and SurgeonsPassion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing fieldPay Range: $27.15 - $35.75Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.