Surgical Technologist OR- Ambulatory Surgical Center Brooklyn
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is hiring a Surgical Technologist for its ambulatory surgery center. Under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, the successful candidate scrubs on surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role requires flexibility to work across surgical specialties and peri-operative care areas, including the ambulatory surgery center and main operating rooms. The position contributes to safe, high-quality patient care by preparing for procedures, maintaining instruments and equipment, supporting specimen handling, communicating with the care team, and participating in quality improvement and professional development activities. The listed annual salary range is $84,157.70–$84,157.70. Actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need; the listed range does not include bonuses, incentive or differential pay, or other compensation or benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
- Certification required upon hire; required license/certification is 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 on surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assist physicians in procedural areas under the direction of a licensed professional nurse.
- Make timely and accurate recommendations to leadership for 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, escalating 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 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 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, 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 practices identified in patient-care standards and respond to changes in patient care and related standards.
- Collaborate respectfully with the interdisciplinary team and promote collegial relationships.
- Give thorough reports to the RN Circulator, relief scrub person, and leadership regarding counts, equipment, instrumentation, and outcomes.
- Take accountability for actions and use resources to meet individual learning needs.
- Pursue learning experiences and share learning with others; guide staff and students in using clinical resources.
- Participate in orientation of new and current staff to the intraoperative scrub role and in the Clinical Preceptor program.
- Provide feedback when requested and participate in self-assessment and professional growth and development activities.
- Fulfill annual mandatory education requirements and obtain or maintain certification.
- Recognize the importance of cost effectiveness in patient-care delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Work flexibly across surgical specialties and peri-operative care areas, including the ambulatory surgery center and main operating rooms.
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 well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
