+ POSITION SUMMARY: + The Surgical Technologist participates as a team member in the planning and implementation of nursing care for each patient. She/He will demonstrate an ability to work with the medical, nursing, and ancillary services to provide safe patient care. The Scrub Tech demonstrates a professional, courteous manner, and handles confidential information with discretion for the patient and their family. + QUALIFICATIONS: + EDUCATION: + Minimum: + Completion of Surgical Tech Program or Evidence of NYS Dept of Health Exemption (1 year cumulative experience between January 1, 2011-January 1, 2015) or Active NYS LPN license. + Preferred: + Completion of Surgical Tech Program + LICENSE: + PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: + Minimum: + BLS required through the RQI system during clinical orientation. + Certification as Surgical Technologist (required for Surgical Tech Program Graduates without the Evidence of Exemption) or Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse + CPI + WORK EXPERIENCE: + Minimum: + One year of experience in the healthcare field, or completion of scrub tech training program with a evidence of application for Surgical Tech Certification. + Preferred: + Scrub tech experience. + SKILLS: + Minimum: + Demonstrates ability to provide quality patient care. + Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the people in a professional and courteous manner. + Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. + Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills. + Salary Range: $29.23-$32.70