Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Evenings

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring a Surgical Technologist for its Operating Room. Under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, the successful candidate scrubs for surgical procedures and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role includes preparing for procedures, supporting safe and effective patient care, collaborating with the circulating registered nurse and interdisciplinary team, and contributing to quality, safety, and performance improvement efforts. The position also involves professional development, staff orientation, and maintaining required certification.

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.
• 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 for surgical procedures 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 before care, using the procedure preference card, and escalate outstanding needs to the RN Circulator.
• Demonstrate appropriate use, care, and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Assist with procedures as a secondary circulator under the circulating RN’s supervision.
• Report unexpected events and outcomes promptly to RN staff or leadership, including count or specimen issues and breaks in aseptic technique.
• Provide on-call coverage proficiently where applicable.
• Work 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 updated patient-care practices and standards into the plan of care and respond to changes in care standards.
• Demonstrate awareness of JCAHO, DOH, CARF, and AST standards.
• Communicate respectfully and positively, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and promote collegial relationships.
• Provide thorough reports to the RN Circulator, relief scrub person, and leadership regarding counts, equipment, instrumentation, and outcomes.
• Accept responsibility for actions and use resources to address learning needs; pursue learning experiences and share knowledge with others.
• Guide staff and students in using clinical resources and participate in orientation of staff to the intraoperative scrub role and in the Clinical Preceptor program.
• Provide feedback as requested, engage in self-assessment, and pursue professional growth and new clinical experiences.
• Complete annual mandatory education requirements and obtain or maintain certification.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek 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 covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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