Surgical Technologist-LOC 38th St 10th FL OR-Evening Shift (37.5 Hours)

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

21d • $86,936 - $114,327

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for its 38th Street, 10th Floor Operating Room. 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 position is an evening shift scheduled for 37.5 hours. Orthopedic OR experience is specified for this position.

The role includes preparing for and assisting with procedures, supporting safe specimen handling, contributing to quality and performance improvement, communicating and collaborating with the care team, and participating in ongoing learning and staff development. The Surgical Technologist is expected to follow institutional and professional standards, practice cost-effectively, and fulfill assigned duties.

The salary range is $86,936.43–$114,327.36 annually. Actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need; the range does not include bonuses, incentive or differential pay, or other compensation or benefits. NYU Langone describes a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups, and an employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Applications must be completed online. NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist required upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Required licenses/certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist and Basic Life Support certification.
• 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.
• Recent Operating Room orthopedic sports medicine and total joint experience.

Responsibilities

• Make timely and accurate recommendations to leadership for new or updated physician preference cards.
• Use the patient 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.
• Under the circulating RN’s supervision, assist with procedures as a secondary circulator.
• Report unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff or leadership in a timely manner, 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, 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 into the plan of care and respond to changes in patient care standards and activities.
• Demonstrate awareness of JCAHO, DOH, CARF, and AST standards.
• Interact 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 responsibilities and accountability as a team member.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for personal actions; use resources to meet learning needs and pursue learning opportunities.
• Guide staff and students in using clinical resources to enhance knowledge.
• Participate in orientation of new and current staff to the scrub role intraoperatively and actively participate 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; maintain membership in an organization.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek positive changes in behavior.
• Recognize the importance of cost-effectiveness in patient care delivery.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

What This Job Offers

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