Per Diem Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center

NYU Langone Health • Garden City, NY

12h • $38 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care. We are a major regional healthcare resource committed to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values, striving to be a place where talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. This Per Diem Surgical Technologist position in the Ambulatory Surgery Center plays a crucial role in patient care. Under the direction of the RN, the technologist plans and delivers safe, therapeutic, and age-specific care, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to optimize patient outcomes. The primary responsibility is to provide the surgical team with necessary instruments, sutures, special equipment, and materials while maintaining strict aseptic technique. The role also involves assisting in circulating, obtaining supplies, and participating in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma/Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Course Completion.
• Strong communication (both written and oral) skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail orientation.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to cope with emergency situations.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years in a Surgical Technologist role.

Responsibilities

• Observes patient's clinical status and reports findings to the RN, addressing patient issues following established communication hierarchy.
• Participates in problem identification and problem-solving in the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with regulatory and institutional policies governing safety standards, infection control, handling of sharps, and patient belongings.
• Ensures appropriate emergency equipment is present and operational.
• Labels all medications/solutions on the field with name, dosage, and initials, and performs a read-back with RNCST.
• Is cognizant of the HEICS (Hospital Emergency Incident Command System) plan and participates in implementing the plan as required.
• Initiates corrective actions when counts are incorrect.
• Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs.
• Communicates with patient/family and members of the health care team.
• Recognizes and responds to issues that may cause problems and/or refers issues through the proper chain of command utilizing the escalation policy.
• Documents legibly.
• Ensures completion of patient care assignment, quality control of equipment daily, and escalates issues as needed.
• Works to improve and/or maintain HCAPS scores.
• Delegates aspects of patient care to team members consistent with scope, capabilities, and responsibilities, and supervises task completion.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives, peer review, mentor relationships, and formal/informal education and orientation of new employees as needed.
• Assists and supports team members.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services or obtains information presented.
• Keeps current with knowledge in areas of practice and related issues.
• Provides direct care for specific patient assignment reflective of current and changing status.
• Provides the surgical team with the necessary instruments, sutures, special equipment, and materials needed to perform surgery, while maintaining strict aseptic technique.
• Observes potential and actual changes in the level of care required, notifies the RN, and follows the updated plan of care under the direction of the RN.
• Reviews the plan of care during the perioperative stay, monitors variances, and modifies the plan of care under the direction of the RN.
• Observes patient progress during the perioperative stay with the RN.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree