Certified Surgical Technologist

Montefiore New Rochelle; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital in New Rochelle, NY, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support operations in the OR. You will maintain a sterile environment and assist the surgeon during procedures, working closely with the RN to ensure patient safety.

The role requires 1-3 years of experience, CST certification, and strong teamwork. Day shift with 7.5-hour days, on-site hospital setting with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School required; BS preferred.
• 1-3 years experience.
• Aware of names of surgical instruments and their use.
• CST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Surgeon during the procedure.
• Coordinate with Circulating RN to ensure instruments and supplies are ready.
• Count instruments with Circulating RN per protocol.

Skills

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Instrument handling

Education

High School Diploma

BS Preferred

Tools

CST Certification

Job description

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

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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

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.