Surgical Technologist 2, NS31 Labor & Delivery

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn is seeking a full-time TH Surgical Technologist 2, NS31 Labor & Delivery to support the surgical team as a scrubbed member providing instruments and equipment during operations.

The role emphasizes preparing instrumentation, maintaining sterile technique, assisting with setup and passing instruments, transporting patients, and contributing to quality assurance and ongoing training for Surgical Technologist staff.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in identifying, gathering, and preparing instrumentation for surgical procedures.
• Set up and pass sterile instruments during surgical procedures.
• Ensure asepsis and patient safety through proper handling of supplies.
• Prepare the sterile field and assist in site preparation and draping.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room.
• Assist in equipment and supply aftercare.
• Lead and train Surgical Technologist students and new staff.
• Coordinate and delegate assignments to subordinate staff.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Surgical Technologist 2, NS31 Labor & Delivery.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Teaching Hospital Surgical Technologists act as a scrubbed or sterile member of the surgical team who provide instruments and equipment to the surgeon during operations. Incumbents identify and plan the proper instrumentation and implementation for operative procedures; ensure proper sterile and aseptic techniques within the surgical environment; and assist the surgical team by setting up and passing sterile instruments and equipment.

Illustrative Duties

• The Surgical Technologist 2 may perform all of the same duties as a Teaching Hospital Surgical Technologist 1, which includes:
  • Assist the Registered Nurse and surgeon in identifying, gathering, and preparing medical instrumentation and specialty equipment for surgical procedures.
  • Assist surgical team with the setting up and passing of sterile instruments during surgical procedures.
  • Ensure the proper handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, implants, surgical supplies, and specimens in a manner that ensures asepsis and patient safety.
  • Prepare the sterile field and assists in preparing the operative site and draping the patient.
  • Transport patients to and from operating room and performs preoperative shave preps.
  • Assist in the preparation and aftercare of equipment and supplies.
  • Clean unsanitary instruments, checks for defective items, and assembles instruments correctly in a container or tray, and wraps and labels instruments appropriately.
  • Test the operation and efficiency of equipment and reports problems to the Registered Nurse.
  • Collect and transport required operative set-up to surgical room.
  • Assist in cleaning and restocking rooms according to established standards.
  • Assist in taking inventory of equipment and supplies for specialty areas.
• As a Surgical Technologist 2, assists in the more difficult surgical procedures as well as leads the following:
  • Coordinates and delegates assignments to subordinate staff and provides advanced training to Surgical Technologist students and new Teaching Hospital Surgical Technologists 1.
  • Instructs Teaching Hospital Surgical Technologists 1 in the steps of surgical procedure and use of surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Identifies and reports patient care needs to the Registered Nurse.
  • Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.