Surgical Technologist: Growth, Tuition Reimbursement & Benefits

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, a member of Catholic Health, seeks a Surgical Technician to support the intraoperative team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Join a community hospital dedicated to excellent patient experience and nursing excellence.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, patient safety, and collaborative care, with duties ranging from equipment readiness to accurate counts and efficient room turnover between cases.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Completion of accredited surgical technologist program required.
• New York State Surgical Technologist Certification through the NBSTSA required.
• BLS from American Heart Association required.
• Prior surgical technician experience preferred.
• Must be computer-literate. Must be able to read and write basic English.

Responsibilities

• Assists the RN in planning patient care by appropriately selecting supplies and equipment needed for cases.
• Checks that instrumentation and equipment are in working order.
• Maintains aseptic technique throughout set up and surgical intervention.
• Shows awareness of patient condition and special needs.
• Anticipates surgeons' needs during intraoperative phase.
• Maintains patient safety by adhering to fire prevention strategies.
• Maintains patients safety by adhering to safe medication handling strategies.
• Communicates equipment/instrumentation issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs counts according to hospital policy.
• Initiates appropriate procedure for incorrect counts.
• Correctly handles and identifies surgical specimens.
• Safely disposes of biohazardous material.
• Actively participates in room turnover between cases.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient care teamwork

Basic English literacy

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

New York State Surgical Technologist Certification (NBSTSA)

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, a member of Catholic Health, seeks a Surgical Technician to support the intraoperative team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. Join a community hospital dedicated to excellent patient experience and nursing excellence.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, patient safety, and collaborative care, with duties ranging from equipment readiness to accurate counts and efficient room turnover between cases.