Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center Manhasset OR, Full-Time, Days

NYU Langone Health • Manhasset, NY

4d • $88,484 - $115,618

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center providing diagnostic and therapeutic care across medical and surgical specialties, as well as inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is committed to medical education, research, equity, and inclusion.

Under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, the Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role includes preparing for patient care and procedures, handling instruments and specimens, communicating with the clinical team, and contributing to quality, safety, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Certification required upon hire; required license/certification includes Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• 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

• Scrub for surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assist physicians in procedural areas under the direction of a licensed professional nurse.
• Recommend timely, 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 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.
• Assist with procedures as a secondary circulator under the circulating RN’s supervision.
• Report unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff or leadership promptly, including count or specimen issues and breaks in aseptic technique.
• Provide on-call coverage where applicable.
• Work 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.
• Participate in activities that promote satisfaction among patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporate new patient-care practices 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 regarding counts, equipment, instrumentation, and outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional responsibilities and accountability as a team member.
• Accept responsibility for and demonstrate accountability for personal actions; use resources to meet learning needs and pursue learning opportunities.
• Guide staff and students in using clinical resources and participate in orienting staff to the scrub role intraoperatively.
• Participate in the Clinical Preceptor program and provide feedback when requested.
• Engage in self-assessment and professional development, seek new clinical experiences, and communicate with leadership.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements, obtain and maintain certification, and maintain membership in an organization.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek positive changes in behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Recognize the importance of cost effectiveness in delivering patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
• Resources and services intended to support employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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