**Surgical Technologist *GVI*** **Original Posting Date:** 2/14/2024 **Location:** Buffalo General Medical Center Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo Work Type: Per-Diem **Shift:** Shift 9 Job Description **Summary:** Prepares and maintains sterile field and instruments for surgical & procedural cases under the supervision of the circulating RN. Counts according to policy in conjunction with an RN. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability by: maintaining continuing education relative to practice; conducting self in a professional manner; adhering to health system policies and procedures and demonstrating competence. Education And Credentials **Responsibilities:** High School Diploma or GED required. Cert Surgical Technologist upon hire required. Basic Life Support(BLS) required within 90 days of hire. Completion of Nationally Accredited Surgical Technology Program or completion of a Military Surgical Technology Program required upon hire, New Graduates have 1 year from the date of their graduation to obtain the certification. Maintain national CST certification, granted by the NBSTSA, which requires is for 60 hours of approved CE every four years. Complete 15 hours of continuing education(CE) each year. To be grandfathered as a surgical technologist in New York, a surgical technologist must provide evidence to his or her employer that he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a surgical facility for a period of one year during the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015. Existing Surgical Technologists as of 10/27/2020 will have until 6/21/2021 to obtain BLS. **Experience** **_**For clinical positions, other than Registered Nurse and nursing support positions, internal applicants must have been employed in the same job title as the per diem position for which they are applying or in a comparable area of practice. Internal and External applicants must have a minimum of nine (9) continuous months of comparable work experience within two (2) years of the time the per diem job is posted. All applicants will be required to satisfy all orientation/probationary requirements.**_** **Working Conditions** **Working conditions:** **Job Details** **Department** : BGMC Operating Room **FTE: 0.200000** Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 15.00 Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes On Call Required: No **With Rotation:** No **Scheduled Work Hours:** Variable Work Arrangement: Onsite Union Code: U07 - CWA 1168 BGH TCC Requisition ID#: 2030 Recruiter: Salihah L. Sikes Grade: T13 Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly **Salary Range:** $31.51 -$39.90 *Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. _Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!_ **Position** Surgical Technologist **Location** US:NY:Buffalo | Imaging & Technical Specialties | Per-Diem **Req ID** null Equal Opportunity Employer Kaleida Health is committed to diversity and believes our workforce is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences. Kaleida Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform your job.