Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist
Elmira, New York
Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Surgical Tech

Location: Elmira, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (with occasional rotations to 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

Job Description

• Provide surgical tech support in labor and delivery.
• Assist with orientation of new LPN/tech staff transitioning into permanent roles.
• Perform stocking of rooms and units.
• Conduct housekeeping duties for rooms and operating rooms after cases, especially when housekeeping staff are unavailable during night shifts.
• Willingness to float to other hospital areas when census is low.
• On-call availability is optional.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certification

• Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Recent Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Positive IgG titer or two vaccine doses required; if negative or equivocal, vaccination must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or two vaccine doses required; if negative or equivocal, vaccination must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years or agency-specific declination form.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or agency-specific declination form required.
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing: Must have one of the following within required timeframes:

  • Two skin PPD tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months.
  • For past positive TB tests, chest X-ray within 12 months may be required.
• Annual fit test for respiratory protection completed within the last 12 months.
• Physical exam within the past 12 months confirming ability to work without restrictions, including height, weight, vitals, and vision screening.
• Drug screen: 9+ panel excluding marijuana (per New York state regulations).

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• Completed skills checklist specific to the unit, updated annually.
• Core competency exam with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license or state ID (not expired).
• Color headshot photo (professional, no filters or sunglasses).
• Background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security Number address trace for all counties lived in the last 7 years.
  • County and national criminal searches.
  • FACIS 3 check.
• Employment verification of most recent employer.
• Two professional references:

  • One supervisor reference from the last 12 months.
  • One supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years.
• Signed and dated job description.
• Completion of agency-specific forms and acknowledgments including code of conduct, sexual harassment acknowledgement, self-study packet and quiz, parking registration, and confirmation of assignment.
• Centralus Epic Questionnaire and TB Questionnaire forms (agency-specific).
• Resume accounting for all employment and gaps over the last 7 years, including education history.

Additional Notes

• Orientation start date is July 5.
• Must be willing to float and assist with various duties as needed.
• On-call shifts are possible but not mandatory.

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a long-term assignment with varied responsibilities in a hospital setting, including staff orientation and flexible shift coverage.