Surgical Technologist - Operating Room Per Diem Day Shift

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

15d

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH CTS Operating Room Associate/Surgical Technologist provides clinical services to patients and assists with preoperative preparation for assigned surgical procedures, including prepping and positioning patients. The role supports patient care in an ambulatory surgical operating room and requires strong communication skills and adherence to high standards of care. The position may be designated as essential, meaning the employee may be required to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. The role may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. Candidates must complete required pre-employment screenings and medical clearance before starting.

Requirements

Successfully complete a nationally accredited surgical technologist educational program and hold and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited credentialing organization; OR successfully complete an appropriate U.S. military or Public Health Commissioned Corps surgical technology training program; OR practice during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, with credential documentation required to continue beyond that period; OR provide evidence of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative one year within the four years immediately preceding January 1, 2015.
Include a resume/CV with the online application.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.

Nice To Haves

Acute care surgical technologist experience.
Strong orthopedic and ophthalmology scrub experience.

Responsibilities

Care for surgical patients in an ambulatory surgical operating room setting.
Assemble equipment, supplies, sutures, and instruments for assigned surgical procedures.
Scrub for basic-level procedures across specialty services and for complex surgical procedures, maintaining the surgical field.
Assist with cleaning, restocking, and reconfiguring the operating room between procedures and at the completion of schedules.
Test equipment for operational efficiency and report problems to the clinician or nurse manager.
Assist with restocking storage and equipment supply areas.
Attend in-service programs.
Make recommendations to improve job performance and enhance patient care.
Communicate instrumentation needs to CSS.
Assist with preparing equipment for special procedures.
Report and document appropriate patient care information.