Surgical Technologist II

musc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10K

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will prepare sterile supplies and equipment for procedures, perform room duties tied to direct patient care, and work autonomously with the OR team to support patient and family needs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, and ongoing CST certification. A $10K sign-on bonus is offered for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.
• Must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential.
• New graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedural guides in preparation of sterile supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care and functions autonomously as part of the operating room team.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to the development level of patients, with consideration of families.

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Employment Details

• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Cost Center: CC005406 COL - Labor and Deliver (NMC)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-26
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift

Sign On Bonus

****** $10K Sign on Bonus ***********

Job Description

Job summary: Under general supervision, the Certified Surgical Technologist follows established procedural guides in the preparation of sterile supplies and equipment used in the surgical procedures, performs appropriate room duties involved with direct patient care, and functions autonomously as a member of the operating room team. Demonstrates knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the level of development of patients, with consideration of the needs of patients' families.

Required License Certification and Registration

Incumbent must hold and maintain the Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST). If not certified, evidence of continuous employment in the state of South Carolina as a Surgical Technologist before January 1, 2008 is required. New graduates must obtain certification within 90 days of graduation.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

High school diploma. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description

Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or surgical technology m

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)