Surgical Technologist OR Cardiac experience required

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Surgical Technologist with OR Cardiac experience to join their team. This role involves scrubbing on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assisting physicians in procedural areas under the direction of a licensed professional nurse. The hospital is a full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center committed to equity, inclusion, and providing excellent healthcare access.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Tech Program graduate.
• ST Certification by NBSTSA.
• One-Two year experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a large complex Operating Room.
• OR Cardiac experience required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assist the physician in procedural areas.
• Take initiative to make recommendations to leadership for new and updated Physician preference cards timely and accurately.
• Utilize patient procedure and position to determine the plan of care.
• Anticipate and gather needed supplies and equipment prior to care based on procedure preference card and escalate outstanding needs with the RN Circulator.
• Demonstrate knowledge of use, care, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Assist on procedures as a secondary circulator under the supervision of the circulating RN.
• Report unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff/leadership in a timely fashion (e.g., count, specimen, breaks in aseptic techniques).
• Provide On-call coverage proficiently.
• In collaboration with the Registered Nurse, ensure specimens are appropriately identified and labeled.
• Support the mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of the institution, department, and service line.
• Contribute towards quality and performance improvement programs and unit/service specific metrics, data collection, and projects.
• Participate in programs/activities to promote satisfaction of patient, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporate new practices identified in patient care standards into the plan of care.
• Respond to changes in patient care and standards for patient care activities.
• Demonstrate awareness of JCAHO, DOH, and CARF, AST standards.
• Interact with respect and in a positive manner.
• Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team and promote collegial relationships.
• Give a thorough report to RN Circulator, relief scrub person, and leadership concerning count, equipment, instrumentation, or outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional responsibilities and accountabilities as a team member.
• Accept responsibilities and demonstrate accountability for own actions.
• Utilize resources to meet individual learning needs (e.g., Standards, Procedure Preferences).
• Seize opportunities for learning experiences for oneself or to be shared with others.
• Guide staff and students to use clinical resources to enhance knowledge.
• Participate in the orientation of new and current staff to the scrub role intraoperatively.
• Active participant in Clinical Preceptor program.
• Participate in providing feedback as requested.
• Engage in self-assessment and participate in activities to promote own professional growth and development, take initiative to seek out new clinical experiences, and communicate to leadership.
• Fulfill annual mandatory education program requirements.
• Obtain/Maintain Certification.
• Member of organization.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek out ways for a positive change in behavior.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Recognize the importance of cost effectiveness in delivery of patient care.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program (physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care)

What This Job Offers

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