Surgical Technologist OR

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

8h • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn 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 involves preparing for and supporting procedures, maintaining and handling instruments and equipment, collaborating with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team, and contributing to quality, safety, and performance improvement activities. The Surgical Technologist also supports staff and student learning, participates in orientation and preceptor activities, and maintains required certification and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Certification required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Required licenses/certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support certification.

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 supplies and equipment 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 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 the institution’s, department’s, and service line’s mission, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvement programs, unit or service metrics, data collection, and projects.
• Participate in activities that promote satisfaction among patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporate new practices identified in patient care 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.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for own actions and contribute professionally as a team member.
• Use resources to meet learning needs and pursue learning opportunities for oneself and others.
• Guide staff and students in using clinical resources to enhance knowledge.
• Participate in orienting new and current staff to the scrub role intraoperatively and in the Clinical Preceptor program.
• Provide feedback as requested and engage in self-assessment and professional development, including seeking new clinical experiences and communicating with leadership.
• Fulfill annual mandatory education requirements and obtain or maintain certification.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek ways to make positive changes in behavior.
• Recognize the importance of cost effectiveness in patient care delivery.
• Perform other 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 focused on 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