Operating Room Technician I - Pediatric Operating Room - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY, is seeking an Operating Room Technician I for the Pediatric Operating Room (Days). You will support surgeons as a scrub person and circulation assistant, helping prepare and maintain OR supplies and equipment in a fast-paced pediatric environment.

Required NBSTSA certification or eligible status with exam date provided before start; high school diploma or GED required. This on-site role requires living within commutable distance to NYP.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as an OR/Surgical Tech in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Certification must be NBSTSA-certified or completed within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scrub person, circulation assistant, and member of the surgical team.
• Assist in care, preparation, and maintenance of supplies and equipment in the Operating Room.
• Support physicians throughout a wide range of general surgery procedures.

Skills

OR/Surgical Tech experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Feel the Pride of History-Making Surgical Care and Caring Bring your talents to New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, a leader in patient care, research, and surgical education. We’re proudly introducing the world to the future of surgical care and caring - developing new, innovative, and better surgical techniques and procedures. Our perioperative services team strives to provide the best and personalized patient care possible. Exceptionally skilled professionals like you are shaping the field and improving the lives of countless human beings. Discover where amazing works and become part of our new pediatric surgical team!

Operating Room Technician I - Pediatric Operating Room - Days

Join our high-profile OR team, and build on our reputation for excellence as you provide crucial support to physicians throughout a wide range of general surgery procedures. Thrive in a fast-paced environment that challenges you to perform at your best every day and fosters your continued growth and advancement. You will function as a scrub person, circulation assistant, and member of the surgical team. You will assist in the care, preparation, and maintenance of supplies and equipment in the Operating Room. Experience life at the forefront of a better tomorrow – for patients, our hospital and your career. This is a full time position working 10:00am-6:30pm at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Occasional weekends, nights, and holidays are required.

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Preferred Criteria

• Prior experience as an OR/Surgical Tech in an acute care setting

Required Criteria

• Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Certification (NBSTSA) or if a new graduate, must supply exam date prior to start of employment. Certification must be obtained within six months of hire and complete a probationary period of six (6) months from date of hire
• Completion of a certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician or comparable training program or experience as on O.R. Technician/Surgical Technologist in an acute care setting
• High school diploma or GED

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$44.95-$50.65/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.