Surgical Technologist - Cert

Northwell Health; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwell Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room, prepare sterile setups, and support patient transport and care during surgical procedures.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OR technology program, and certification in Surgical Technology, with prior clinical experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, aseptic technique, and adherence to infection control policies in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited operating room technology program is required.
• Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology program is required.
• Previous experience in a clinical/medical related position is required.

Aufgaben

• Greets patients and directs them to proper treatment area; supports patient flow.
• Assists with communication between patients, nurses, clerks and physicians; informs families of status and location.
• Notifies clinical supervisor of new admissions, activities and issues.
• Transports patients to appropriate units as needed.
• Transports specimens, equipment and supplies as needed.
• Keeps the unit clear of stretchers and equipment for safety.

Ausbildung

Operating Room Technology program

Surgical Technology Certification

Clinical/medical related position experience

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Sets up tables and prepares room for surgical procedures. Ensures sufficient sterile supplies and instruments on the unit. Performs transport duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Greets patients and directs them to proper treatment area. Facilitates patient flow in a cordial and professional manner.
• Assists with communication between patients, nurses, clerks and physicians within department. Informs patient’s families of patient status and location.
• Informs clinical supervisor of all new admissions, activities, and issues.
• Provides patient transport to appropriate patient care unit, as needed.
• Transports specimens, equipment, and other supplies, as needed.
• Keeps unit clear of stretchers and equipment to maintain a safe and orderly environment for patients.
• Obtains base line vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, etc.). Records and verbally reports results to Registered Nurse.
• Provides patient care duties including, but not limited to, positioning, breathing techniques, toileting, perineal care, and linen change.
• Empties foley catheters and reports output to Registered Nurse. 10.Gathers and sets up instruments, supplies and equipment needed for defined surgical procedure utilizing aseptic technique.
• Inspects sterile equipment to be used during surgery. Assists in gowning and gloving surgeons.
• Drapes patients or assists clinicians with draping.
• Assists Anesthesiologist with patient positioning, as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Anticipates surgeon’s needs for instrumentation, sponges, sutures, and suction tubes and places them in surgeon’s hands.
• Handles and prepares specimens and cultures obtained during surgery.
• Maintains the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field throughout surgery. Maintains isolation precautions as indicated in infection control policy.
• Ensures proper care and handling of all equipment, instrumentation, sutures and needles, before during and after surgical procedure.
• Counts sponges, needles and instruments, as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Observes patient after procedure is completed, before transport to recovery room.
• Maintains supply levels in all department areas (triage, operating rooms, utility room and equipment carts).
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited operating room technology program, required.
• Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology program, required.
• Previous Experience In a Clinical/medical Related Position, Required.

Salary Detail

• 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).