Surgical Technologist - Cert

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Surgical Technologist to perform scrub nurse duties as a vital member of the surgical team. You will assist the Registered Nurse in patient care during procedures and uphold aseptic technique throughout operations.

The role requires completion of a accredited surgical technology program and CST credential, with NYS regulatory compliance. Prior OR experience is preferred and hospital experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Successful completion from a nationally accredited surgical tech program and CST credential, required.
• Must be in good standing with NYS regulations; 1+ year OR tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Operating Room for each surgical procedure per OR policy.
• 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; assists with central sterile processing.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly; reports malfunctions.
• Assists with surgical setup including suction connections, power cables and electrocautery equipment.
• Maintains sterile instrument table and aseptic setup.
• Performs scrub role for surgical procedures and maintains sterile field.
• Gowns and gloves other scrubbed members; performs counts and reports discrepancies.
• Performs related duties; ADA Essential Functions.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) NBSTSA credential

Job description

Job Description Performs scrub nurse duties and participates as a member of the surgical team, as directed. Assists Registered Nurse in the nursing care of surgery patients.

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Job Description Performs scrub nurse duties and participates as a member of the surgical team, as directed. Assists Registered Nurse in the nursing care of surgery patients.

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.
• 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.
• Minimum of one (1) year of 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).