Per Diem Surgical Technologist - Electrophysiology

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across numerous medical and surgical specialties. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are core values, and we aim to create an environment where our talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive, embracing diverse skills, ideas, and knowledge. This Per Diem Surgical Technologist - Electrophysiology position involves scrubbing on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assisting physicians in procedural areas, under the direction of a licensed professional nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Required (American Heart Association)
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Certification required upon hire.
• Required Licenses: Cert Surgical Technologist, Basic Life Support Cert
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• One-Two year experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a large complex Operating Room.
• NYU Surgical Tech Program graduate.

Responsibilities

• Takes initiative to make recommendations to leadership for new and updated Physician preference cards timely and accurately.
• Utilizes patient procedure and position to determine the plan of care.
• Anticipates and gathers needed supplies and equipment prior to care based on procedure preference card and escalates outstanding needs with the RN Circulator.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the use, care, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Under the supervision of the circulating RN, assists on procedures as a secondary circulator.
• Reports unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff/leadership in a timely fashion, e.g., count, specimen, breaks in aseptic techniques within the surgical field.
• Provides On-call coverage proficiently.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to ensure specimens are appropriately identified and labeled.
• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of the institution, department, and service line.
• Contributes towards quality and performance improvement programs and unit/service specific metrics, data collection, and projects.
• Participates in programs/activities to promote satisfaction of patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporates new practices identified in patient care standards into the plan of care.
• Responds to changes in patient care and standards for patient care activities.
• Demonstrates awareness of JCAHO, DOH, and CARF, AST standards.
• Interacts with respect and in a positive manner.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
• Gives a thorough report to RN Circulator, relief scrub person, leadership concerning count, equipment, instrumentation, or outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional responsibilities and accountabilities as a team member.
• Accepts responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions.
• Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs, e.g., Standards, Procedure Preferences.
• Seizes opportunities for learning experiences for oneself or to be shared with others.
• Guides staff and students to use clinical resources to enhance knowledge.
• Participates in the orientation of new and current staff to the scrub role intraoperatively.
• Active participant in Clinical Preceptor program.
• Participates in providing feedback as requested.
• Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development, takes initiative to seek out new clinical experiences, and communicates to leadership.
• Fulfills annual mandatory education program requirements.
• Obtains/Maintains Certification.
• Member of organization.
• Accepts constructive criticism and seeks out ways for positive change in behavior.
• Performs duties as assigned.
• Recognizes the importance of cost effectiveness in the delivery of patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
• Robust support system for any stage of life
• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED