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Certified Surgical Technologist ASCWNY

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asepsis, Clinical Medicine, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Human Anatomy, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatment, Operational Audit, Patient Care, Physiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Requirements, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Time Management
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
POSTED
11 days ago

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.106667

Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health Emmaus

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours:

Hours of operations 6am-430pm. 8-hour and 10-hour shifts available, with varying start times. No weekends, no holidays, no call,

Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technologist contributes to the company's mission and values by treating patients, visitors and staff with a friendly, helpful demeanor both in person and over the phone. Operates independently as well as cooperatively; maintains professional and effective working relationships with teammates; vendors and physicians. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure quality and timely patient care. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures. Under direct supervision of the RN circulator, the surgical technologist may assist with delegated tasks. This includes, ensuring the quality/quantity of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for Surgical Services. Maintains and evaluates operations to assure compliance to infection control standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma
  • Graduate of Accredited program with current certification, and maintenance of the CST credential

EXPERIENCE

  • Previous experience in an operating room preferred
  • Two-year health care clinical experience in Surgical Technology preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Conducting self in a professional manner
  • Demonstrating professional competence by maintaining applicable certifications and educational mandates
  • Communicates with a positive and caring attitude
  • Demonstrates ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

  • May be exposed to disagreeable conditions: odors, communicable diseases, infections, injuries from patients or equipment
  • Strenuous positions: pushing, lifting residents, on feet most of the day

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org