Per Diem OR Technician — Surgical Support & Circulation

NYU Langone Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking an Operating Room Technician for per diem shifts in the NSG-Operating Room. Under RN supervision, you will plan and deliver safe, age-appropriate care and supply the surgical team with instruments, sutures, and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique.

You will participate in unit-based quality improvement, communicate with the care team, and assist in circulating and equipment handling during procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years operating room experience preferred.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification exam must be taken and passed within 12 months of completion of surgical technology program.
• Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) through AHA.
• Effective communication, critical thinking, problem solving, detail orientation, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to regulatory guidelines and institutional policies regarding safety standards, infection control, and equipment handling.
• Takes corrective actions when discrepancies in counts are identified and provides equipment based on patient needs.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.
• Observes the patient’s clinical status and reports findings to the RN; communicates with the patient and healthcare team.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking an Operating Room Technician for per diem shifts in the NSG-Operating Room. Under RN supervision, you will plan and deliver safe, age-appropriate care and supply the surgical team with instruments, sutures, and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique.

You will participate in unit-based quality improvement, communicate with the care team, and assist in circulating and equipment handling during procedures.