Certified Surgical Technologist/ORT - Contract $60/hr.

Northwell•New York, NY

15d•$52 - $65

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist/ORT supports surgical procedures by preparing and turning over operating rooms, maintaining sterile conditions and infection-control standards, and ensuring that instruments, supplies, and equipment are ready and functioning. The role communicates care plans and shift reports, works with the surgical team, performs counts with the RN, and assists the surgeon with patient-care procedures. The position is listed as a contract at $60 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Successful completion of a nationally accredited surgical technologist educational program and a current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or completion of an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps surgical technology training program.
Must be and remain in good standing with New York State regulations.
Ability to function effectively in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Implement and communicate age-specific plans of care and provide thorough reports at shift changes and relief times.
Communicate with team members about special equipment and supplies and the implementation of care under established policy.
Participate in room turnover and setup for each surgical procedure, including connecting suction, electrical cords, power cables, and electrocautery; break down the operating room after procedures and help maintain adequate patient-care stock.
Monitor cases for infection-control measures and sterilization standards; establish and maintain a sterile field, monitor the surgical team's aseptic technique, document as required, and take corrective action when needed.
Follow aseptic techniques in the clinical environment, use sterile instruments and supplies, decontaminate instruments, and assist with instrument processing and sterilization.
Maintain environmental controls and take appropriate precautions for waste disposal.
Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy and take appropriate action when counts are incorrect.
Ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment and instrumentation before, during, and after procedures; second assist as needed under the surgeon's direction; hold retractors as directed; anticipate and obtain needed equipment and supplies; and check or troubleshoot equipment, removing malfunctioning equipment for repair.
Assist the surgeon with patient-care procedures, including labeling specimens from the surgical field, tapping the mallet and cutting suture when performed by licensed personnel, and performing surgical skin preparation.
Perform related duties as assigned.