Surgical Technologist - Main OR, Nights
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Surgical Technologist for its Main Operating Room. Under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, the successful candidate scrubs on surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role involves preparing for and supporting surgical procedures, caring for specimens in collaboration with registered nurses, contributing to quality, safety, regulatory, and performance-improvement activities, and communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary team. The technologist also helps orient and guide staff and students, participates in professional development and preceptor activities, and recognizes the importance of cost-effective patient care. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA, certification as a Surgical Technologist upon hire, and American Heart Association BLS certification. The salary range is $88,483.50–$115,618.44 annually; actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
- Surgical Technologist certification required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a large, complex Operating Room.
- Graduate of the NYU Surgical Tech Program.
Responsibilities
- Make timely and accurate recommendations to leadership for new or updated physician preference cards.
- Use the patient’s procedure and position to determine the plan of care.
- Anticipate and gather needed supplies and equipment before care based on the procedure preference card, escalating outstanding needs to the RN Circulator.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the use, care, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
- Under the circulating RN’s supervision, assist with procedures as a secondary circulator.
- Report unexpected events and outcomes promptly to RN staff or leadership, including count or specimen issues and breaks in aseptic technique.
- Provide on-call coverage proficiently where applicable.
- Collaborate with the registered nurse to ensure specimens are appropriately identified and labeled.
- Support the institution’s, department’s, and service line’s mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives.
- Contribute to quality and performance-improvement programs, unit or service metrics, data collection, and projects.
- Participate in activities that promote satisfaction among patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
- Incorporate new patient-care practices into the plan of care and respond to changes in care and standards.
- Demonstrate awareness of JCAHO, DOH, CARF, and AST standards.
- Interact respectfully and positively, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and promote collegial relationships.
- Give thorough reports to the RN Circulator, relief scrub person, and leadership concerning counts, equipment, instrumentation, and outcomes.
- Demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability as a team member.
- Accept responsibility and accountability for personal actions and use resources to meet learning needs.
- Pursue learning opportunities and guide staff and students in using clinical resources.
- Participate in orientation of new and current staff to the intraoperative scrub role and take an active part in the Clinical Preceptor program.
- Provide feedback when requested, engage in self-assessment, and pursue professional growth and new clinical experiences.
- Complete annual mandatory education, obtain and maintain certification, and maintain organizational membership.
- Accept constructive criticism and seek positive changes in behavior.
- Perform duties as assigned.
- Recognize the importance of cost effectiveness in delivering patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups for peer support, and an employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
