Surgical Technologist - Per Diem

The Department of Perioperative Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a per diem Surgical Technologist. The successful candidate will:

• Function in the capacity of a surgical technologist and assist with all surgical procedures.
• Participate in the provision, monitoring, and evaluation of care given to patients including, patient care quality improvement, evaluation of technical competency of staff, evaluation of new products and equipment, and evaluation of instrument sterilization and maintenance.
• Be responsible for the after-care of the equipment and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the surgical team assisting in the identification, provision, and support of the learning needs of staff to achieve the optimal patient outcome.
• Function as a preceptor for operating room staff and students in the scrub role.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist or related training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of full-time operating room technologist experience.
• Certification as a surgical technologist within 1 year of employment.

Work Schedule:

Days Variable; Hours Variable

Salary Grade/Rank:

SL-2

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at 718-270-3025.