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

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

3h • $86,936 - $114,327 • Onsite

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 Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assists physicians in procedural areas. The role includes preparing supplies and equipment, supporting safe and effective care, handling specimens in collaboration with registered nurses, and contributing to quality, safety, communication, and staff development activities. Recent orthopedic experience is specifically required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Surgical Technologist certification required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Recent Operating Room orthopedic experience.
• 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

• 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 help determine the plan of care.
• Anticipate and gather supplies and equipment before care; 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, including count or specimen issues and breaks in aseptic technique.
• Provide on-call coverage where applicable.
• Collaborate with the registered nurse to ensure specimens are correctly 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, including turnover times, on-time starts, time-outs, patient satisfaction, instrumentation, waste, sustainability, and committee participation.
• Participate in activities that promote satisfaction among patients, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporate new practices in patient-care standards into the plan of care and respond to changes in care and standards.
• 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 responsibility and accountability as a team member.
• Accept responsibility for personal actions and use resources to meet learning needs.
• Pursue learning opportunities and guide staff and students in using clinical resources.
• Participate in orienting new and current staff to the scrub role intraoperatively and take part in the Clinical Preceptor program.
• Provide feedback when requested, engage in self-assessment, and pursue professional growth and new clinical experiences.
• Complete annual mandatory education, obtain and maintain certification, and maintain organizational membership.
• Accept constructive criticism and seek positive behavioral change.
• 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.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

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