Operating Room Associate, Perioperative Services

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Perioperative Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH CTS Operating Room Associate. The successful candidate will: Function in the capacity of a surgical technologist and assist with all surgical procedures. Participate in the provision, monitoring and evaluation of care given to patients including, patient care, quality improvement, evaluation of technical competency of staff, evaluation of new products and equipment, and evaluation of instrument sterilization and maintenance. Responsible of the aftercare of the equipment and supplies. Work collaboratively with other members of the surgical team assisting in the identification, provision and support with learning needs of the staff, to achieve optimal patient outcome. Function as a preceptor for operating room staff and students in the scrub role. Transport patients to and from the operating room.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist or related training program and three (3) years of full-time Operating Room Surgical Technologist experience.
• Certification as Surgical Technologist or within 1-year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Function in the capacity of a surgical technologist and assist with all surgical procedures.
• Participate in the provision, monitoring and evaluation of care given to patients including, patient care, quality improvement, evaluation of technical competency of staff, evaluation of new products and equipment, and evaluation of instrument sterilization and maintenance.
• Responsible of the aftercare of the equipment and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the surgical team assisting in the identification, provision and support with learning needs of the staff, to achieve optimal patient outcome.
• Function as a preceptor for operating room staff and students in the scrub role.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees