Certified Surgical Technologist I - Per Diem - WASC

hss; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist I for per diem, part-time shifts with flexible scheduling. The role supports the magnet surgical team and emphasizes high standards of patient safety and sterile technique.

Ideal candidates hold NBSTSA and Heartsaver certifications, with at least one year of orthopedic experience and a High School diploma plus Surgical Technology program completion. Per diem benefits apply based on the role and scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• NBSTSA Certification required.
• American Heart Association Heartsaver required.
• One year of Orthopedic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting physicians and nurses in surgery using sterile technique.
• Assembling, maintaining and tracking surgical instruments and equipment.
• Inspecting all packaged items to ensure integrity.
• Conducting pre-op, intra-op and post-op surgical counts according to AORN standards.
• Maintaining the integrity of the surgical field during procedures.
• Collaborating with the team to promote the highest standards of patient safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + Surgical Technology program

NBSTSA Certification

American Heart Association Heartsaver

Job description

How you move is why we're here. ®

Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do.

The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let's talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Per Diem Part time

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $53.00 - $53.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Certified Surgical Technologist I - WASC
Per Diem - 3 shifts/month minimum
Flex Shift - No Weekends

Ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, you will provide support to our Magnet surgical team. Your duties will include: assisting physicians and nurses in surgery using best practices of sterile technique, assembling, maintaining and tracking surgical instruments and equipment; and inspecting all packaged items to ensure integrity. We'll also rely on you to conduct pre-op, intra-op and post‑op surgical counts according to AORN standards and maintaining the integrity of the surgical field during procedures. Your capacity to collaborate with your team to promote the highest standards of patient safety is critical to the mission of HSS.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• NBSTSA Certification required
• American Heart Associate Heartsaver required
• One year of Orthopedic experience required

Essential Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Active participant in seeking solutions to problems

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.