Surgical Technologist - Cert

Northwell•New York, NY

2h•$38 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Sets up tables and prepares room for surgical procedures. Ensures sufficient sterile supplies and instruments on the unit. Performs transport duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited operating room technology program, required.
Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology program, required.
Previous experience in a clinical/medical related position, required.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and directs them to proper treatment area. Facilitates patient flow in a cordial and professional manner.
Assists with communication between patients, nurses, clerks and physicians within department. Informs patient’s families of patient status and location.
Informs clinical supervisor of all new admissions, activities, and issues.
Provides patient transport to appropriate patient care unit, as needed.
Transports specimens, equipment, and other supplies, as needed.
Keeps unit clear of stretchers and equipment to maintain a safe and orderly environment for patients.
Obtains base line vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, etc.). Records and verbally reports results to Registered Nurse.
Provides patient care duties including, but not limited to, positioning, breathing techniques, toileting, perineal care, and linen change.
Empties foley catheters and reports output to Registered Nurse.
Gathers and sets up instruments, supplies and equipment needed for defined surgical procedure utilizing aseptic technique.
Inspects sterile equipment to be used during surgery. Assists in gowning and gloving surgeons.
Drapes patients or assists clinicians with draping.
Assists Anesthesiologist with patient positioning, as directed by Registered Nurse.
Anticipates surgeon’s needs for instrumentation, sponges, sutures, and suction tubes and places them in surgeon’s hands.
Handles and prepares specimens and cultures obtained during surgery.
Maintains the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field throughout surgery. Maintains isolation precautions as indicated in infection control policy.
Ensures proper care and handling of all equipment, instrumentation, sutures and needles, before during and after surgical procedure.
Counts sponges, needles and instruments, as directed by Registered Nurse.
Observes patient after procedure is completed, before transport to recovery room.
Maintains supply levels in all department areas (triage, operating rooms, utility room and equipment carts).
Performs related duties as required.