Certified Surgical Technologist/ORT Westchester Contract

FlexStaff Careers; Village of Sleepy Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff Careers seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist for a contract role. You will ensure adherence to sterilization standards and assist in complex surgical procedures. A successful candidate will hold a CST credential and have experience in the surgical field, working effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Surgical Technologist required.
• Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon with patient care procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Participate in room set up and breakdown for surgical procedures.
• Perform infection control measures and equipment checks.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Infection Control

Patient Care Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist/ORT Westchester Contract

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Base pay range

$52.00/hr - $65.00/hr

161525

CERTIFIED SURGICAL TECHNICIAN - FLEXSTAFF

• Implements and communicates the age specific plan of care and gives thorough reports at change of shift and relief time. Communicates with team members regarding the need for special equipment and supplies, and implementation of care per established policy.
• Participates in turnover activities and room set up for each surgical procedure, including connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery; break down of operating room following each surgical procedure; assists with ensuring adequate supply of stock for patient care.
• Monitors each case to ensure all infection control measures are met and all sterilization standards are adhered to. Establishes and maintains a sterile field and monitors the aseptic technique of the surgical team; documents accordingly and takes corrective action, as necessary.
• Adheres to and monitors principles of aseptic techniques in the clinical environment including use of sterile instruments and supplies. Follows procedure for decontaminating of all instruments used during the procedure and assists with instrument processing and sterilization.
• Maintains environmental controls and takes appropriate precautions regarding waste disposal.
• Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy. Takes appropriate action when counts are incorrect.
• Ensures appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation prior, during and post-operatively. “Second assists” as needed under the direction of the surgeon. Correctly holds retractors as prescribed by the supervising physician; anticipates the need for surgical equipment and supplies and secures same. Checks and or troubleshoots equipment for proper functioning prior to use and removes malfunctioning equipment for repair.
• Assists surgeon with patient care procedures including proper labeling of all specimens from surgical field, tapping mallet and cutting suture (licensed personnel only) and performing surgical skin prep.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• ADA Essential Functions
  
  

Required Experience And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technologist, required.
• Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required.
  
  

OR (meets one for the following)

• Completed 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.
• Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required.
• BLS certification, preferred
• Ability to function effectively in emergency situations.
• Additional Salary Detail
  
  

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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