Surgical Technologist OR

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub for surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assist physicians in procedural areas under the direction of a licensed professional nurse. The role includes preparing and gathering supplies and equipment, maintaining familiarity with instruments and equipment, assisting with procedures, supporting specimen handling, and communicating important information and unexpected events to the RN team and leadership. The technologist also contributes to quality and performance improvement, patient and staff satisfaction, team communication, orientation and learning, professional development, and cost-effective patient care. On-call coverage is provided where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Surgical Technologist certification required upon hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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

• Scrub on surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assist physicians in procedural areas under the direction of a licensed professional nurse.
• Recommend timely and accurate updates to physician preference cards.
• Use the patient’s procedure and position to determine the plan of care.
• Anticipate and gather supplies and equipment based on the procedure preference card, and escalate outstanding needs to the RN Circulator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the use, care, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Assist with procedures as a secondary circulator under the supervision of the circulating RN.
• Report unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff or leadership in a timely manner, 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 institutional, departmental, and service-line missions, standards, goals, and objectives.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvement programs, unit or service metrics, data collection, and projects, including turnover times, on-time starts, Time Out, patient satisfaction, instrumentation, waste, sustainability, ACA/RCA, and committee participation.
• Participate in activities that promote satisfaction among patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporate new practices identified in patient care standards into the plan of care and respond to changes in patient care standards and activities.
• Interact respectfully and positively, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and promote collegial relationships.
• Give a thorough report to the RN Circulator, relief scrub person, or leadership concerning counts, equipment, instrumentation, and outcomes.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for own actions and use resources to meet learning needs.
• Seek and share learning experiences, guide staff and students in using clinical resources, and participate in orientation of new and current staff to the intraoperative scrub role.
• Participate in the Clinical Preceptor program and provide feedback as requested.
• Engage in self-assessment, pursue professional growth and new clinical experiences, and communicate with leadership.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements and obtain or maintain certification.
• Participate as a member of an organization and accept constructive criticism to support positive changes in behavior.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Recognize the importance of cost effectiveness in patient care delivery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED