Surgical Technologist

Manhattan Specialty Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join their dynamic team in a state-of-the-art surgical center. In this vital role, you will support surgeons during procedures, ensuring the operating room is meticulously prepared and maintained. Your expertise in surgical techniques and sterile practices will be crucial in providing exceptional patient care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes and surgical efficiency. If you are passionate about surgical support and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have certification as a Surgical Technician and BSL/ACLS certified.
• Knowledge of maintaining sterile technique and assisting during procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operating room is clean, orderly, and fully equipped.
• Assist the surgical team with instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Prepare and clean instruments post-surgery for the next procedure.

Skills

Surgical Techniques

Sterile Technique

Inventory Management

Assisting with Endoscopy Procedures

Education

Certification as a Surgical Technician

BSL/ACLS Certification

Job description

Midtown Endoscopy & Surgical Center is a multi-specialty, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center in Midtown Manhattan. The surgical technologist plays a key role before, during and after surgical procedures as well as assisting during endoscopy procedures. The successful candidate will have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure the highest standard of support to the surgeon during the operative procedure, a commitment to cleanliness and order for post-surgical cleaning and reset of the surgical suite and the knowledge to oversee the day-to-day operations of the operating suite.

Basic Surgical Technologist Duties Will Include (but not be limited to):

• Ordering, inventory, and keeping the OR clean and orderly at all times as well as set up

• Pre-check the operating room to be clear of clutter

• Ensure that all appropriate equipment is set and operational

• Gather, check and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure

• Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure

• Assists the team members with gowning and gloving; assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure

• Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon and sponges or suctions the operative site

• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure

• Clean and prepare sterilized instruments after each case to ensure all instrumentation is prepared and ready for the next case

• Functions as part of the OR team to ensure that all tasks associated with set up, patient care, and cleanup of the OR are accomplished

• Assisting with endoscopy procedures

Requirement:

• Certification as a Surgical Technician through the National Board of Medical Technologists (NBMT)

• BSL/ACLS certified