Certified Surgical Technologist Hospital Contract $60/hr

Northwell Health•New York, NY

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist implements and communicates age-specific plans of care and provides thorough reports at shift changes and relief times. The role supports surgical procedures by preparing and turning over operating rooms, maintaining sterile fields and infection-control standards, processing instruments, performing counts with the RN, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready and functioning. The technologist may second assist under the surgeon’s direction and assist with patient-care procedures, including specimen labeling and surgical skin preparation. This position is listed as a hospital contract at $60 per hour. The posting describes the compensation range as a good-faith determination of potential base compensation; the rate may be modified, and factors such as location, specialty, relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity may be considered.

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 surgical technology training program in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
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 implementation of care under established policy.
Participate in room setup and turnover for each surgical procedure, including connecting suction, electrical cords, power cables, and electrocautery.
Break down the operating room after each procedure and help ensure adequate patient-care stock.
Monitor cases for compliance with infection-control measures and sterilization standards.
Establish and maintain a sterile field, monitor the surgical team’s aseptic technique, document accordingly, and take corrective action as needed.
Follow aseptic technique principles, including use of sterile instruments and supplies.
Decontaminate instruments used during procedures and assist with instrument processing and sterilization.
Maintain environmental controls and take appropriate precautions regarding 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, including holding retractors as prescribed by the supervising physician.
Anticipate surgical equipment and supply needs and obtain required items.
Check and troubleshoot equipment before use and remove malfunctioning equipment for repair.
Assist the surgeon with patient-care procedures, including labeling specimens from the surgical field, tapping mallets and cutting suture when performed by licensed personnel, and performing surgical skin preparation.
Perform related duties as assigned.