Ambulatory Orthopaedic Surgical Center - Surgical Technologist 2

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.Job Location (Full Address):10 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623Opening:Worker Subtype:RegularTime Type:Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Department:500473 AOC OR - Surg Supp NrsgWork Shift:UR - Day (United States of America)Range:UR URCA 209 HCompensation Range:$25.79 - $33.52The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Responsibilities:Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases. Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy. Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under direction of a registered nurse. Serves as a patient advocate. Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position.FT positions available. Facilities operating hours are Monday through Friday 7:00AM-5:30PM, staggered shifts to meet unit needs.ResponsibilitiesLooking for applicants who enjoy working as part of a dynamic team in a high volume and fast paced work environment, with an emphasis on quality and efficiency. Must have Surgical Technician Certification or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health law 2824. Must possess technical knowledge and specialize in preparation and safe handling of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures. Good organizational and communication skills are required.QualificationsMust be a Certified Surgical Technician or meet NYS requirements to be grandfathered into Public Health Law 2824.EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward.Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goalsAt the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.