JOB SUMMARY
- Setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes and sterile solutions in the operating room
-Assembling both sterile and nonsterile equipment
- Checking and adjusting surgical equipment to make sure it is working properly
- Preparing patients for surgery by washing, shaving and disinfecting incision sites
-Transporting patients to the operating room
- Assists with the positioning of patients on the operating table
- Handing instruments to surgeons and surgical assistants
- Holding retractors and cutting sutures
- Assist in the transfer of patients to the recovery room
- Proper handling, transporting and washing of soiled instruments
- Autoclave maintenance as per manufacturers cleaning guidelines
- Performing weekly spore tests and sending them for analysis if assigned
- Maintaining autoclave log
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Education or Equivalent
- Previous experience in a healthcare practice (preferred, but not required).
-Certificate from a Surgical Tech Training Course as needed
- Current BCLS a plus.
- Ability to assist with patient care under the supervision of the nurse in the pre/post procedure.
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Healthcare setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10022: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person