Certified Surgical Technologist

2010 Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital; City of New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including dental and

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist to anticipate and assist in all surgical procedures. Work with the RN in the OR to ensure a sterile environment and provide safe care to the surgical patient.

The position supports team-based care with emphasis on instrument handling and maintaining sterile technique. The role requires CST certification, high school diploma (BS preferred) and 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• BS preferred with 1–3 years experience.
• Aware of names of surgical instruments and how they are utilized.
• Know how to properly hand off surgical instruments.
• How to count surgical instruments in an efficient manner.
• CST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Surgeon during the procedure.
• Collaborate with the circulating nurse to ensure all instruments, equipment and supplies are in the Operating Room for the specified case.
• Count instruments with Circulating RN as per protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique.
• Have the ability to lift heavy instrument trays.
• Work in a team environment and with difficult personalities.
• Maintain surgical instruments and report any defects.

Skills

Certified Surgical Technologist

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor of Science preferred

Job description

Job Information

City/State: New Rochelle, New York Grant Funded: No Department: MNR OR PACU REC AMB-SURG-NUR And GI Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $41.78 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. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Job Summary

The Surgical Technologist is to anticipate and assist in all surgical procedures. Work with the RN in the OR to ensure a sterile environment and provide safe care to the surgical patient.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Surgeon during the procedure
• Collaborate with the circulating nurse to ensure all instruments, equipment and supplies are in the Operating Room for the specified case
• Count instruments with Circulating RN as per protocol
• Maintain sterile technique
• Have the ability to lift heavy instrument trays
• The ability to work in a team environment and with difficult personalities
• Maintain surgical instruments and report any defects

Qualifications

• High School Required
• BS Preferred 1-3 years
• Aware of names of surgical instruments and how they are utilized
• Know how to properly hand off surgical instruments
• How to count surgical instruments in an efficient manner
• Certified Surgical Technologist Required
• CST certification Required

Equal Employment Opportunity

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital 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.

About Montefiore

Montefiore New Rochelle is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays
• Life, accident and business travel insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Disability benefits to protect your income
• Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b)
• Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.

Click here to see the comprehensive benefits available to those who join our outstanding team.

Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.)

Career Development

Our aim is to develop and retain talent so that every associate can thrive and contribute authentically with opportunities for career growth throughout their career journey. When you join us, your journey will begin with a formal orientation, including specialized clinical orientations and in-house training. The Montefiore Learning Network provides programs and resources to support staff in their work and career. Associates benefit from formal classes, new associate and leader orientations, new equipment orientations, management development programs, e-learning opportunities and many more career development initiatives.