As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 180 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500481 Sawgrass OR - Nursing Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCC 210 H Compensation Range: $28.00 - $37.80 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides technical knowledge in preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures and assists the surgical team from the scrub position during an operation. Responsible for proper care and handling of instruments and facilitating room turnover between cases. Maintains sterile technique, safe handling of sharps, and performance of surgical counts as per hospital policy. Demonstrates proper handling of solutions and pharmacologic agents under the direction of a registered nurse. Serves as a patient advocate. Functions as a preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position. This role works in the outpatient surgical center setting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists the surgical team by anticipating instrument/equipment requirements during the surgical procedure, based on knowledge of the procedure and changes that occur throughout the procedure. Procures urgently requested instruments, equipment, and supplies, including surgical implants for individual operating rooms. Selects required instruments, equipment and supplies for procedures based on surgeon's preference cards adapted for specific procedures and individual patients. Applies principles of aseptic technique theories to instrument/equipment preparation and maintenance and when assisting with surgical procedures. Identifies any potential compromise to the sterile integrity of items throughout the preoperative experience. Identifies sterility/surgical problems and collaborates in developing a plan of care based on best practice standards and surgical case goals. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, prepares intraoperative pharmacological solutions to be utilized during surgical procedures. Assists in preparing patients for sedation and local procedures. Supports age-specific, culturally, and spiritually competent interventions to address patient/family needs and response to procedures, therapies, and medications. Recognizes changes in patient status and responds effectively. Communicates change in patient status to appropriate members of the healthcare team. Facilitates room turnover between cases. Assembles, tests, and ensures correct working order of all instruments and equipment prior to and during procedures. Identifies defective or malfunctioning parts, disassembles and tags appropriately for repair. Assists with the collection of data to support unit performance improvement activities. Engaged in the Shared Governance process (unit, service, organization). Assists with maintaining inventory as needed. May serve as a secondary preceptor to staff and students orienting to the operating room scrub position. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited (CAAHEP) ST program, -or- Completion of an American Military ST program, -or- one year experience as a ST between the dates January 2011 and January 2015 required Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS If hired after January 1, 2015: Certification by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) as a Tech in Surgery required or Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a certified Surgical Technologist upon hire required Certification Exception: Not required for ST with above one year experience as a ST between the dates January 2011 and January 2015 upon hire required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

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