Certified Surgical Technologist - Full Time

Ithaca, NY
$30.00-39.28 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago
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Certified Surgical Technologist - Full Time$15,000 Sign on bonus!Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York.CSTs at Cayuga Health play a key role in the interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive, compassionate care to the community. They practice at full scope, contributing to program development and care plans in a shared governance environment to enhance patient outcomes.Roles and Responsibilities:

Standards of Care: Maintains operative care standards according to AORN guidelines.
Preparation and Setup: Stocks rooms, cleans equipment, and prepares supplies based on surgeon and anesthesia needs.
Surgical Support: Assists with patient positioning, surgical hand scrubs, counts, and Time Out procedures.
Safety and Infection Control: Identifies and addresses safety hazards, follows universal precautions, and infection control protocols.
Accountability and Flexibility: Organizes tasks to meet patient and unit needs, adapts to changes, and stays current with education and policies.

Required Skills and Experience:

NBSTSA or NCCT certification
Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technology program, and eligible for certification

Physical Requirements:

Frequent hand and finger use (e.g., to operate a computer keyboard).
Lifting and carrying items up to 40 lbs. (e.g., boxes, equipment, IV solutions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch for tasks such as retrieving items from lower shelves or filing in low drawers.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods, as the position may require.
Capacity to operate job-related equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Location and Travel Requirements:

Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Day shift, option between 5x8s, 4x10s, and 3x12s. On-Call is on a rotating schedule with a 30 min response time required,
On-site call house provided

Pay Range Disclosure:

Standard Rate of $30.00 per hour to $39.28 per hour plus benefits, based upon experience

Enhanced Rate of $32.80 per hour to $42.40 w/limited benefits

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.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 .I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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