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Operating Room Technician

United Health Services, Norwich, NY, United States

Duration: Full Time


  • License/Certification
    • Minimum Required:
      • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Preferred:
      • Previous Operating Room experience
      • Previous Surgical Technologist experience
    • Minimum Required:
      • Meets the NYS Surgical Technologist Certification Law; OR Completed a Surgical Technologist program in the Armed Forces; OR Completed a nationally accredited educational program for Surgical Technologist with a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credential
      • CPR Certification within 3 months of hire

A Regional Health System

United Health Services Hospitals is a family of health services organizations that exists to improve the health of the communities we serve by developing and maintaining a comprehensive and cost‐effective health care system. We are a not‐for‐profit organization, operated for the public benefit. Formed in 1981 through the consolidation of three community hospitals, We employ more than 5,000 people. As a teaching hospital, UHS trains over 70 physicians per year in residency and fellowship programs.

Work Environment

  • Work is performed in an office environment that requires working in proximity to other employees and patients.
  • The office is air conditioned as well as heated.
  • Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
  • Fast‐paced environment including frequent interruptions.
  • PPE‐ Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, Gloves per UHS Infection Control and CDC guidelines when appropriate.

Age of Patients Served

  • All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

  • Clinical ‐ Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) ‐ Level 3.