Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Full-time Hours Variable

excellence. Duties of a TH CTS Operating Room Associate/Surgical Technologist may include but are not limited to the following: Cares for the surgical patient in an ambulatory surgical operating room setting. Assembles equipment, supplies, sutures and instruments for each assigned surgical procedure. Scrubs on the basic level procedures for all specialty services and on complex surgical procedure ensuring maintenance of the surgical field. Assists in cleaning, restocking and reconfiguring the operating room between procedures and at the completion of the schedules. Tests operational efficiency of equipment and reports problems to the Clinician or nurse manager. Assists in restocking storage and equipment supply areas. Attends in-service programs. Involved in recommendations to improve job performance and enhance patient care. Communicates instrumentation needs to CSS. Assists in preparation of equipment for special procedures. Reports/documents appropriate patient care information. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization OR: Successful completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Commissioned Corps OR: May be employed to practice surgical technology during the 12 month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program but may not continue to be employed beyond that period without documentation proving that the individual holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential. OR: Provide evidence that the individual 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. Preferred Qualifications: Acute care surgical technologist experience. Strong orthopedic and ophthalmology scrub experience. Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services* Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen* Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination . _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here . Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally. Anticipated Pay Range: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $76469 - $96981 / year . The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired. Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000) Night shift differential ($15,000), evening shift differential ($10,000) Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575) Geographic Pay ($000) Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line. Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Job:Operating Room