Certified Surgical Technologist I

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

100d • $43 - $49

About The Position

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• NBSTSA Certification REQUIRED.
• American Heart Associate BLS required.
• One year of sports medicine experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• A team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Active participant in seeking solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to promote the highest standards of patient safety.
• Assist physicians and nurses in surgery using best practices of sterile technique.
• Assemble, maintain and track surgical instruments and equipment.
• Inspect all packaged items to ensure integrity.
• Conduct pre-op, intra-op and post-op surgical counts according to AORN standards.
• Maintain the integrity of the surgical field during procedures.
• Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers.
• Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment.
• Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees