Surgical Technologist Orthopedic Surgery Evenings - LOH

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

11h • $90,414 - $118,900 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is a specialty hospital dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital offers advanced orthopedic programs and a large pediatric orthopedic program, and specializes in orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, neurology, and radiology.

The Surgical Technologist works under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, scrubs for surgical procedures in the Operating Room, and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role supports safe, effective patient care and contributes to quality improvement, communication, staff development, and cost-effective care. The position is for orthopedic surgery on evenings at the hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Able 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

• Make timely and accurate recommendations to leadership for new or updated physician preference cards.
• Use the patient procedure and position to determine the plan of care.
• Anticipate and gather supplies and equipment before care 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.
• Under the circulating RN's supervision, assist with procedures as a secondary circulator.
• Report unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff or leadership promptly, including issues with counts, specimens, or 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, service-specific metrics, data collection, and projects.
• Participate in activities that promote satisfaction among patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporate new patient-care practices and standards into the plan of care, and respond to changes in patient care standards.
• Demonstrate awareness of JCAHO, DOH, CARF, and AST standards.
• Interact respectfully and positively, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and promote collegial relationships.
• Provide thorough reports to the RN Circulator, relief scrub person, and leadership concerning counts, equipment, instrumentation, and outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional responsibilities and accountability as a team member.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for personal actions, use resources to meet learning needs, and pursue learning opportunities.
• Guide staff and students in using clinical resources to enhance their knowledge.
• Participate in orientation of new and current staff to the intraoperative scrub role and in the Clinical Preceptor program.
• Provide feedback when requested and engage in self-assessment and activities supporting professional growth and development.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements and obtain or maintain certification and organizational membership.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek 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 covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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