Surgical Technologist FT Days at Nuvance Health

DescriptionPosition at Vassar Brothers Medical CenterAt Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley we offer comprehensive subspecialized medical surgical and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community. Our accolades include:U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best HospitalsSurgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of ExcellenceAt Vassar Brothers Medical Center we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work and our commitment to everyones well-being is truly heartfelt. Job SummaryAssumes responsibility and accountability for functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate pediatric adolescent adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy goals policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care department.Qualifications Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent.Experience: One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience.License: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).Working Conditions Physical: Requires prolonged standing walking or other constant physical movements on a routine basis; requires considerable physical effort on an intermittent basis as in lifting pulling or pushing unwieldy loads (heavy bulky awkward more than 40 lbs.).Mental: Occasional compensated overtime may impose home and social life inconvenience even though predictable on most occasions and regular volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Significant occupational riskPhysical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.Company: Vassar Brothers Medical CenterOrg Unit: 1461Department: Operating RoomExempt: NoSalary Range: $35.86 - $46.36 HourlyWith strong hearts and open minds were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities advance your career with Nuvance Health! Key Skills Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 35 - 46