Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Evenings

NYU Langone Health • Village of Mineola, NY

5d • $88,484 - $115,618

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Surgical Technologist for its Operating Room. Under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, the successful candidate scrubs on surgical procedures and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role includes preparing for procedures, supporting clinical care and specimen handling, communicating with the interdisciplinary team, contributing to quality and safety initiatives, and participating in staff development. On-call coverage is provided where applicable.

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.
• 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 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 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 supervision of the circulating RN.
• 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, 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 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.
• Communicate 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 responsibilities and accountability as a team member.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for own actions, use resources to meet learning needs, and seek and share learning opportunities.
• Guide staff and students in using clinical resources and participate in orienting staff to the intraoperative scrub role and in the Clinical Preceptor program.
• Provide feedback as requested and pursue self-assessment and professional growth, including seeking new clinical experiences and communicating with leadership.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements, 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.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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