Job Title: Surgical Technician
Company: MidHudson Regional Hospital
City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Operating Room
Union: Yes
Union Name: 1199-Pending Contract
Position: Full Time
Hours: 7a-730p
Shift: Day - 12 hour Shift
Req #: 44222
Posted Date: Aug 19, 2025
Hiring Range: $35.9774/hr-$45.233/hr

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year O.R. experience preferred or a recent graduate of an accredited Surgical Technical School.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Member of AST preferred.

• Patient Care
• Follows standard procedures for surgical intervention assisting in accordance with preference of Surgeon and Anesthesiologist.
• Exhibits timely, satisfactory completion of assignments with minimal assistance and/or direction.
• Interacts with other team members to establish priorities of assigned tasks.
• Ensures all necessary equipment available prior to start of procedure.
• Reports unsafe conditions promptly.
• Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout intra-operative period. Researches new ideas related to surgical technology and provides in-service to peers.
• Assists with positioning patients to ensure protection of patient’s skin integrity.
• Reports relevant observations of patient’s response to Surgical Team.
• Accurately performs sponge, needle and instrument count according to policy and procedure.
• Collects and handles specimens according to hospital policy.
• Assists and anticipates needs of surgical team for instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies.
• Demonstrates composure in stressful situations and responds appropriately in emergencies.
• Preparation and sterilization practices and techniques.
• Follows prescribed procedures in preparation and assembly of reusable sets of instruments and equipment.
• Correctly identifies the unassembled components of each surgical instrument tray, inspecting each instrument for possible defects to ensure working order.
• Maintains knowledge of specialized equipment used in the Operating Room.
• Materials Management, Distribution/Storage
• Observes cost containment practice by using supplies judiciously.
• Provides input regarding evaluation of new products.
• Assists Service Leader in maintaining inventory and/or ordering supplies.
• Stocks sterile goods appropriately.
• Checks supplies for expiration dates and integrity of packaging.
• Other
• Directs and guides support personnel. Maintains appropriate check-off list of skills for orienting employees and provides written and verbal input to the Nurse Manager regarding performance.
• Assumes professional accountability and responsibility for his/her performance. Assists others in completion of assignment when necessary; offers to take additional call as needed; identifies and assists others in problem-solving and reports problems to coordinator/ manager/designee and follow through as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned