About the role#
This position offers Surgical Technology students the chance to gain work experience and exposure to the profession within an operating room environment. You will work under the direct supervision of a surgical tech and an RN circulator. This is a per diem role with a maximum of 29 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist with room turnovers and perform terminal cleaning.
- Transport patients and run for blood.
- Shadow in Central Sterile to learn decontamination, scope processing, tray organization, wrapping, and sterilization.
- Learn the proper care and handling of sterile items.
- Pick cases and check them prior to opening.
- Pair with an experienced Surgical Tech to perform second scrub duties, such as holding hearts, retractors, and cameras.
- Learn room setup and how to operate OR patient tables and equipment.
- Open sterile CDS packs, instrument trays, and peel pack items.
- Perform surgical scrub, gown, and glove procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- Completion of all program prerequisites.
- A letter from your program director confirming good standing.
- A letter of recommendation, preferably from the healthcare field.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Day and evening shifts available.
About Upstate Medical University
Upstate Medical University operates as an academic medical center in Syracuse, New York. The organization manages multiple facilities including Upstate University Hospital and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. It focuses on medical education, biomedical research, and patient care. As the largest employer in the region, the institution maintains a staff of over 13,000 people.
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