Surgical Technologist – Oral Surgery

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Sign On Bonus for experienced Surgical Technologists.
• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day
• Medical, Dental & Vision Programs tailored to Your Needs
• Employee Assistance Program including free Mental Health
• Personal Time the includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays
• Retirement Savings Programs
• Tuition Assistant & Reimbursement Program

SUMMARY

As an Oral Surgery Surgical Tech, you are crucial in the efficiency and overall success of operations. Under supervision of Oral Surgeon or manager, functions as an Oral Surgery assistant. Can perform additional tasks as is allowed under NYS law for Licensed Dental Assistants

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Riedman Health Center

DEPARTMENT: Oral Surgery

SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday, Days

ATTRIBUTES:

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR-
• Grand-Fathering Clause: Provides evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 – 12/31/14. -OR-
• Graduated from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)- or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)- accredited program with a Surgical Technology major AND holds and maintains Certified Surgical Technologist certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)within 12 months of graduation.
• Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
• Completed a military surgical technology program
• OR-
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTS) and degree in Surgical Technology required
• OR-
• Grand-Fathering Clause- Provide evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 – 12/31/14.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• ORAL SURGERY. Discuss pre-op/post-op instructions with patient. Preparing patient for oral surgery procedures reviewing med history. Monitor patient vitals during sedation procedure. Assisting oral surgeon by maintaining patient airway. Post op removal of patient IV
• DENTAL ASSISTING/SURGICAL TECH. Prepares patient for Dentist by seating and draping the patient then adjusting the chair to a convenient angle.Transfer instruments and perform 4 handed dentistry for the general dental assistant. Mixes filling compounds using standard practice or Dentist preference. Places and positions suction tubes in patient’s mouth as directed by Dentist.Takes x-rays of patient’s mouth as directed by Dentist. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M – Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$26.50 – $32.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14617

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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