Full-Time Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room Tech - Mount Sinai Hospital - 11:00AM-[...]

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned healthcare institution as a Full-Time Certified Surgical Technician at Mount Sinai Hospital. In this critical role, you'll leverage your knowledge of operating room technology to support surgical teams in delivering high-quality patient care. We value individuals dedicated to excellence and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; CST Training Program graduation essential.
• NBSTSA and BLS certifications are mandatory.
• Experience in operating room preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile environments and assists with surgical procedures.
• Monitors patient safety and prepares equipment for operations.
• Performs scrub and sterile instrument duties following guidelines.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Patient Care

Scrubbing Procedures

Education

High School diploma

Graduation from Certified CST Training Program

Certification in Operating Room Technology

NBSTSA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Full-Time Certified Surgical Technician - Operating Room Tech - Mount Sinai Hospital - 11:00AM-9:30PM

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Description

The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, and is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician

Description

The Certified Surgical Technician has knowledge and expertise in operating room technology, and is responsible for assisting in the performance of routine and delegated functions under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or Physician

Responsibilities

• Applies principles and practices of asepsis; performs surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedure.
• Sets up sterile instrument table and prepares supplies according to type of operation. Assists in draping of patient and operative area according to need
• Assists and anticipates needs of surgeon for instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies according to knowledge of procedural requirements and constant monitoring of progress. Observes patient and is prepared for emergencies
• Maintains correct count of sponges, needles, and instruments with circulating nurse and report correctness of discrepancies according to established policy and procedure. Maintains and monitors aseptic technique at all times and institute corrective measures in the event of contamination.
• Assists in care, handling and disposition of specimen according to policy. Assists in application of dressings, and in securing drainage systems. Assists in moving patient to appropriate receptacle, decontaminate all equipment, instruments, and reusable supplies and clean room as prescribed.
• Assists the Registered Professional Nurse in performing circulating functions according to established guidelines
• Assembles all necessary supplies according to requirements of the patient and surgical procedure. Provides special equipment before, during, and after surgical procedure, as needed.
• Observes and protects patient by correct positioning, application of restraint, strict aseptic practice and maintenance of aseptic environment
• Positions patient, adjusts table and accessories, as required for procedure. Prepares operative area and assists in draping as directed.
• Assists scrub in maintenance of correct sponge, needle and instrument counts and reports discrepancies to the surgical team and charge nurse. Completes operative count, and related records accurately and legibly
• Observes personnel in the room constantly, control traffic, report and correct breaks in aseptic technique promptly. Maintains and cares for all specimens as directed to prevent loss or damage
• Assists in application of dressing, moving of patient and transfer to recovery room as directed. Assists in room clean-up and make preparations for next procedure
• Assists nurse in preparing medications or solutions to be administered during surgery
• Saves all medication vials and/or ampules until patient leaves the room. Announces in an audible voice the name, concentration, amount and route of administration of the medication.
• Functions as a professional role model inclusive of acting as a preceptor for students, hires newly hired staff, and incumbent staff.
• Demonstrates accountability for our practice based on institutional/regulatory agency policies/procedures.
• Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional development
• Performs scrub and sterile instrument duties per established guidelines
• Does not dispense narcotics or control drugs under any circumstances. Registered Professional Nurse dispenses these drugs to the physician. Performs functions to assist in meeting operational needs: Assists in transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite as directed. Participates in the care and storage of instruments/special equipment in the operating rooms
• Assists in the maintenance of quotas of current dates for sterile supplies and equipment in the operating rooms and storage areas.
• Assists in keeping operating room and sterile storage areas and equipment in good order. Assists in care of storage closets and cabinets
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma required. Graduation from Certified CST Training Program.
• NBSTSA Certification
• BLS Certification
• Prefer experience in operating room setting.
• Certification in Operating Room Technology required.
  
  

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSH

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $42.1215 - $56.7243 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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