Surgical Technician - Operating Room - Full Time

Job description

Position Summary: Participates in surgical procedures, assists the registered nurse in‐patient care, maintains aseptic technique, prepares sterile and non‐sterile supplies and equipment. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon as required. Education, License & Cert: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technician School, or LPN with a current license in the state of practice, or completion of a completed and appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United Sates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred. Subject to state specific grandfather clauses, candidate may be exempt from degree requirement. Experience: Experience preferred, but may be trained on -the-job, if recent graduate. Must have general knowledge of surgical procedures and draw specialized training from working with physician or physicians on the job. Essential Functions: 1. Completion of hospital and department specific orientation. 2. Perform basic aseptic technique in accordance to policy and procedure of Corning Hospital. 3. Basic knowledge of instrumentation for minor cases. 4. Scrub min...