Certified Ob Technologist

montefiore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Scrub) for night hours (7 PM–8 AM) with a 12.5-hour shift. The role focuses on sterile technique, patient care, and assisting in OR procedures while maintaining safety and anesthesia readiness.

Responsibilities include setup, instrument handling, specimen care, and adherence to infection control policies. Certification and ongoing CST credentialing are required within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists.
• Documentation of CST credential by end of the first 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a Scrub person and provides direct care for an age-specific patient assignment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique and asepsis.
• Sets up table and Mayo stands according to procedures.
• Performs Quality Assurance testing for Autoclave as per Infection Control Policies.
• Participates in Time Out procedure and OR procedures.
• Cares for specimens and maintains cleanup of operative areas.
• Safeguards safety of patient and responds in emergencies.
• Performs related duties as directed by supervisor or RN.

Skills

Sterile technique

BLS certified

PC work stations

OHS Fit Test

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Surgical Technologist training program completion

Certification as CST within 12 months

Tools

Electric powered surgical hand tools

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: NUR - Labor And Delivery Einstein Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Night Work Days: ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE Scheduled Hours: 7 PM-8 AM Scheduled Daily Hours: 12.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $43.18 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the duties of a Scrub person. Provides direct care for an age specific patient assignment reflective of current and changing status of patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique by adhering to the principles of asepsis 100% of the time as evidenced by observation by ANM, MD, RN.
• Sets up table and Mayo stands according to established procedures 100% of the times as observed by Circulating Nurse.
• Performs Quality Assurance testing for Autoclave as per Infection Control Policies
• Participates in Time Out procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standard operating room procedures. Performs technical skills proficiently during procedures.
• Cares for specimens as directed.
• Performs necessary clean up between procedures. Maintains orderliness of operative suite, labor rooms, special care, evaluation triage and recovery areas; and supply inventory.
• Safeguards physical integrity and safety of patient.
• Demonstrates effective functioning in emergency situations.
• Performs similar or related duties as required or directed by immediate supervisor or Registered Nurse.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Has completed training by one of the following pathways: Successful completion of nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists
• Successful completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
• A new graduate of a nationally accredited or military training program for surgical technologist must provide documentation of having obtained certification as a surgical technologist by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization by the end of the twelve months of employment.
• Must hold and maintain a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization.-OR- A new graduate of a nationally accredited or military training program for surgical technologist must provide documentation of having obtained certification as a surgical technologist by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization by the end of the twelve months of employment.
• Must have knowledge of electric powered surgical hand tools and surgical instruments.
• BLS certified.
• Knowledge of PC work stations, basic computer navigation.
• OHS Fit Test/OHS Annual Assessment

Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.