Surgical Technologist (Per Diem)
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Title: Surgical Technologist (Per Diem)
Job Type:
RegularCompany:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterDepartment: Operating RoomTime Type: Part timeWeekly Hours: 3.75FTE:0.0938Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Summary: Performs under the direction and supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. Assists the surgical team in the preoperative and perioperative phases of patient care in the operating room; possesses the skills and knowledge to identify and collect all necessary equipment, instruments and supplies for a wide variety of surgical procedures; assists in the preparation of the surgical suite; identifies plans for and implements instrumentation for select surgical procedures; performs as assistant to the surgeon during surgical procedures; ensures sterile and aseptic technique are maintained within the surgical environment; enhances own professional growth and development through attendance at in-services, staff meetings and professional education programs. Characteristic of the position is the short, unscheduled notice associated with reporting for duty, the variable nature of the hours worked per payroll period and temporary nature of appointments to this title and the fact that this is a non-benefit earning title.

The starting base hourly rate is $32.31 and the geographical differential is $2.56 totaling $34.87 hourly.

Qualifications:Required Education and Experience

Certification Requirement
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Education and Experience
1. Associate's degree in surgical technology with graduation from an accredited OR Technician Program; or
2. Two (2) years of OR Technician or related experience gained through military service.

NOTE:
1. Incumbents must obtain and maintain Certified Surgical Technologist (CST); administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization, or other comparable certification program recognized by Roswell Park Cancer Institute as appropriate for this title.

2. Incumbents must complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist.

3. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Education and Experience
1. Associate's degree in surgical technology with graduation from an accredited OR Technician Program; or
2. Two (2) years of OR Technician or related experience gained through military service.

NOTE:
1. Incumbents must obtain and maintain Certified Surgical Technologist (CST); administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization, or other comparable certification program recognized by Roswell Park Cancer Institute as appropriate for this title.

2. Incumbents must complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a surgical technologist.

3. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

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