Surgical Technologist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the OR team. The role involves preparing the Operating Room for procedures, setting up and maintaining surgical instruments, and assisting with sterile processing.

The position requires CST credential and completion of an accredited surgical technology program. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile fields, supporting the scrub team, and adhering to aseptic technique throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion from a nationally accredited surgical technology program and CST credential is required.
• Prior OR Technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Operating Room for each surgical procedure and maintains equipment.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of instruments in Central Sterile Processing and ensure equipment functions properly.
• Maintain sterile instrument tables and follow aseptic technique for all procedures.
• Perform scrub role, gown and glove scrubbed team members, and count sponges, instruments, and sharps per policy.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical technologist credential

OR equipment setup

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Job Description

Performs scrub nurse duties and participates as a member of the surgical team, as directed. Assists RN n the nursing care of surgery patients.

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Job Responsibility

• Prepares Operating Room for each surgical procedure as per OR policy and procedure.Sets up and maintains surgical equipment including: autoclave, ESU, Hypo/Hyperthermia Blanket, Athrombic Pump, CO2 Insufflator and System 1 Processor.Ensures OR is supplied with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment necessary for each surgical procedure
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of instruments processed in Central Sterile Processing.Ensures equipment is functioning properly prior to use and informs management of equipment malfunctions.Assists with surgical set-up including the connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery equipment
• Maintains and organizes sterile instrument table and/or mayo tray
• Follows aseptic technique for opening and setting up of sterile supplies and field.Performs scrub role for surgical procedures
• Establishes and maintains a sterile field and monitors the aseptic techniques of the surgical team; documents accordingly and takes corrective action as necessary.Gowns and gloves other scrubbed members of the surgical team.Performs sponge, instrument and sharps counts per policy and procedure and notifies RN or Head Nurse of any discrepancies.Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 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;Provides evidence that the person was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to January 1, 2015; orIn the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that of a surgical tech.*a person may be employed or contracted with to practice surgical technology during the 12-month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, but may not continue to be employed beyond that period without documentation that the employee holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential required.Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required.Prior OR Technician experience, preferred.

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).