Per Diem Surgical Technologist

Fresenius Medical Care • New York, NY

2d • $25 - $38

About The Position

The Per Diem Surgical Technologist supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy, and complies with USV/FMCNA regulatory and policy requirements. Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist, the role performs scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures and assists with procedure-room preparation, supply inventory, and stocking. The outpatient surgical center performs vascular-access procedures, fistula creations and repairs, PAD procedures, embolizations, diagnostics, angiograms, arteriograms, venograms, and related procedures.

The position involves preparing and maintaining the procedure room and equipment, assisting with patient preparation and transfers, supporting physicians during procedures under fluoroscopy, and performing circulating duties while maintaining sterile technique. It also includes medication preparation and administration within the scope of practice, patient-record and clerical support, supply management, equipment checks, image handling, and participation in quality, regulatory, and accreditation activities.

The work is in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. Daily work includes desk and personal-computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The employee may be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases and materials, must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and must be able to stand in a protective apron for 45–60 minutes. The role is day shift, with no call, evening shifts, night shifts, or holidays; limited Saturday hours are rotated among the team. Hourly pay is $25.10–$38.27, depending on work location and the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Surgical Technologist certification as required by state regulation.
• Any applicable state licensure, certification, education, and training required for the role.
• 1–2 years of related experience.
• Required ACLS.
• Successfully complete BLS certification.
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment, including C-Arm and ultrasound equipment, and of procedures and the materials and supplies needed for each procedure.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices used when operating radiology systems.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand in a protective apron for 45–60 minutes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient-care experience preferred.
• Experience with special procedures utilizing a C-Arm preferred.
• RN experience preferred in Critical Care, ICU, CCU, Emergency, OR, PACU, Cardiac Cath Lab, EP, Interventional Radiology, or Interventional Cardiology.
• Experience with airway sedation and ability to read heart rhythms or telemetry strips.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and setting up the procedure room in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Stock the procedure room and procedure trays with required supplies and interventional equipment before procedures.
• Clean the procedure room, equipment, and machinery after procedures.
• Assist with preparing patients for procedures, including positioning, shaving, and prepping.
• Perform additional tasks as designated by the physician, within applicable regulations.
• Prepare and administer medications within the scope of practice and state regulations.
• Transfer and position patients and transport them to and from the procedure room.
• Assist physicians as a scrub assistant during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy while maintaining sterile technique.
• Draw up and label intravenous medications according to medication labeling and sterile-field policies.
• Perform circulating duties in the procedure room.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements for patient confidentiality.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and safe areas and help maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics.
• Inspect facility equipment and instruments before and after procedures to ensure proper working condition; perform minor repairs and general upkeep as needed, and report and document problems.
• Assist with disposal of hazardous waste, dirty linen, and rugs.
• Assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments as needed.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, including regulatory requirements and use of CQI tools.
• Assist with implementing quality goals and facility action plans.
• Maintain medical records and other administrative and operational records; comply with data collection and auditing activities.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure necessary instruments and equipment are available.
• Print images and send them to physicians as needed.
• Assist with training and orienting new employees on medical equipment as needed.
• File paperwork in patient files according to policies and procedures.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and restocking of supplies.
• Process x-ray images and archive patient images to CD or DVD when needed and in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans addressing identified deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED