Surgical Technologist-KP2 OR-Day Shift (37.5 hours)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2h • $90,414 - $118,900

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the KP2 Operating Room. Under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, the successful candidate scrubs for surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role includes preparing and handling supplies, equipment, instruments, and specimens; supporting patient care, safety, quality improvement, and communication; and contributing to staff development and cost-effective care.

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.
• Required licenses/certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support.
• 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 in the Operating Room 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 required supplies and equipment before care, using 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.
• Promptly report unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff or leadership, 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, 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.
• 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 regarding counts, equipment, instrumentation, and outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability as a team member.
• Use resources to meet learning needs and pursue learning experiences for oneself and others.
• Guide staff and students in using clinical resources and participate in orienting staff to the intraoperative scrub role.
• Participate in the Clinical Preceptor program and provide feedback as requested.
• Engage in self-assessment and professional development, seek new clinical experiences, and communicate with leadership.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements and obtain or maintain certification and organizational membership.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek positive changes in behavior.
• Recognize the importance of cost effectiveness in patient-care delivery.
• Perform duties as assigned.

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 well-being.

What This Job Offers

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