Certified Surgical Technologist I - MASC

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

9d•$47 - $51

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist I supports the Magnet surgical team and helps ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. The role assists physicians and nurses during surgery using best practices in sterile technique, assembles, maintains, and tracks surgical instruments and equipment, and inspects packaged items to ensure their integrity. The technologist conducts pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical counts according to AORN standards and maintains the integrity of the surgical field during procedures. Collaboration with the team to promote patient safety is critical to the role. The position is regular full time, scheduled four days per week on the day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. The stated base pay scale is $46.77–$51.39; the final salary depends on factors including role scope, experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and Fair Market Value evaluation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
NBSTSA certification.
American Heart Association Heartsaver certification.
One year of experience.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work as a team player and think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Active participation in seeking solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and nurses during surgery using best practices in sterile technique.
Assemble, maintain, and track surgical instruments and equipment.
Inspect packaged items to ensure their integrity.
Conduct pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical counts according to AORN standards.
Maintain the integrity of the surgical field during procedures.
Collaborate with the team to promote patient safety.