Operating Room Technician - Full Time, Days
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is hiring an Operating Room Technician to plan and deliver safe, therapeutic, age-appropriate care under RN supervision. The technician works with a multidisciplinary health team to support wellness and optimize patient outcomes. During surgery, the technician provides the surgical team with instruments, sutures, specialized equipment, and supplies while maintaining strict aseptic technique, and assists with circulating and gathering items as needed. The role also includes participation in performance improvement activities that affect patient and service outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
- Certification exam must be taken and passed within 12 months of completing the surgical technology program.
- Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) course completion through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Required license: Certified Surgical Technologist.
- Effective written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of operating room experience.
- 1–2 years in a Surgical Technologist role.
Responsibilities
- Follow regulatory guidelines and institutional policies for safety, infection control, and equipment handling.
- Take corrective action when discrepancies in surgical counts are identified and provide equipment and supplies according to patient needs.
- Observe patients’ clinical status, report findings and concerns to the RN, and follow the established communication hierarchy.
- Review the perioperative plan of care with the RN, monitor deviations and patient progress, and adjust care under RN direction.
- Provide the surgical team with required instruments, sutures, equipment, and materials while maintaining aseptic technique.
- Monitor changes in patient care needs, notify the RN, and follow the updated care plan as directed.
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement initiatives, mentorship, and the orientation and education of new employees.
- Assist and support team members; attend and contribute to staff meetings and in-services; and maintain current knowledge in relevant practice areas.
- Communicate with patients and healthcare team members, identify and address potential issues or escalate them through the appropriate chain of command, and ensure documentation is legible.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
