*Requires a Friday rotation in the schedule*

Job Summary

Assists the surgeon at the sterile field by providing appropriate and adequate sterile instruments and other supplies during the operative procedure. Maintain the surgical field through aseptic practices. Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse as a member of the perioperative team. Assists in the nursing care and preparation of the patient for surgery. Responsible for the assembly of cases. Collaborates with operating room staff to ensure availability and sterility of instrumentation to meet the requirements of scheduled surgical procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate our Core Values of being Patient Centered, Team Focused, Service Driven, Accountable, and Innovative every day

• Assists with preoperative procedures and set-up; Assists surgeons, PA'S, NP'S, and RNs as needed during surgical procedures.

• Prepares instruments and sterile supplies.

• Assist in the maintenance and care of supplies; equipment and instruments in operating rooms; Assist in preparing operating rooms for a variety of surgical procedures.

• Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE); performs the surgical scrub, donning gown, and gloves; Assists team members with gowning and gloving.

• Gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.

• Sets up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.

• Performs initial instrument, sharps and sponge counts with the OR circulator.

• Assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field.

• Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the time out procedure.

• Secures tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.

• Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for usage during the procedure.

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.

• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.

• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon; Sponges or suctions the operative site.

• Applies electrocautery to clamps or forceps on bleeders as directed by the surgeon.

• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.

• Coordinates the camera or changes out robotic arms/instruments during endoscopic surgery as directed by the surgeon.

• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure.

• Performs additional counts as necessary.

• Prepares sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.

• Prepares and passes off specimen(s) as appropriate.

• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

• Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room.

• Assists in prepping the OR for the next patient.

• Participates in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

• Eligibility for certification by Association of Surgical Technologists is preferred

• 2-4 years’ experience as a Surg Tech preferred

• 2-4 years’ experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center preferred

• Interest and/or experience in orthopedic surgeries

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to effectively exchange information with patients, providers, and staff.

  Physical Demands

• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to enter data and operate equipment.

• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff.

• Frequent reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

• Extensive standing and walking required.

• Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Occasional exertion of 10 lbs. or more of force.

• Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards/physical risk.

• Position requires full range of body motion.

  Benefits

  We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*. Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service. Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.

  We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

  *Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance.

  Who We Are

  Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002. We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center. Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program. Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients. Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life. We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York.

  The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.

  This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary.

  Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.