Surgical Technologist-KP 5 OR-Evening Shift(37.5 hours)

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,936 - 114,327; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time-off program

Holistic wellness program

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Evening Shift (37.5 hours) in New York City. The successful candidate will assist in surgical procedures by preparing equipment and supplies and working collaboratively with the nursing staff. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma, BLS certification, and completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program. The salary range for this position is between $86,936.43 and $114,327.36 annually, determined by experience, education, and hospital needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program with certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Scrubb on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
• Anticipate and gather necessary supplies for procedures.
• Report unexpected events to RN staff promptly.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Cost effectiveness in patient care

Collaboration with interdisciplinary team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Certified Surgical Technologist

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Surgical Technologist-KP 5 OR‑Evening Shift (37.5 Hours). In this role, the successful candidate, under the direction of a licensed professional nurse, can scrub on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assist the physician in procedural areas.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical

• Takes initiative to make recommendations to leadership for new and updates for Physician preference cards timely and accurately for a patient/physician.
• Utilizes patient procedure, position to determine the plan of care.
• Anticipates and gathers needed supplies, equipment prior to provision of care based on procedure preference card and escalates outstanding needs with the RN Circulator.
• Demonstrates knowledge of use, care and maintenance of instruments and equipment.
• Under the supervision of the circulating RN, assists on procedures as a secondary circulator.
• Reports unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff/leadership in a timely fashion, e.g., count, specimen, breaks in aseptic techniques within the surgical field.
• Provides on‑call (where applicable) coverage proficiently.

Care of Specimens

• In collaboration with the Registered nurse, ensures specimens are appropriately identified and labeled.

Regulatory, Quality & Performance Improvement, Safety

• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department, and service line.
• Contributes towards quality and performance improvement programs and unit/service specific metrics, data collection, and projects, e.g., turnover times, Ontime starts, Time Out, patient satisfaction, instrumentation, waste, sustainability, ACA/RCA, committee participation.
• Participates in programs/activities to promote satisfaction of patient, families, staff, and other disciplines.
• Incorporates new practices identified in patient care standards into plan of care.
• Responds to changes in patient care and standards for patient care activities. Demonstrates awareness of JCAHO, DOH, and CARF, AST standards.

Communication

• Interacts with respect and in a positive manner.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
• Gives a thorough report to RN Circulator, relief scrub person, leadership concerning count, equipment, instrumentation, or outcomes.
• Demonstrates professional responsibilities and accountabilities as a team member.

Development

• Accepts responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions.
• Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs, e.g., Standards, Procedure Preferences.
• Seizes opportunity for learning experiences for oneself or to be shared with others.
• Guides staff and students to use clinical resources to enhance knowledge.
• Participates in the orientation of new and current staff to the scrub role intraoperatively.
• Active participant in Clinical Preceptor program.
• Participates in providing feedback as requested.
• Engages in self‑assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development, takes initiative to seek out new clinical experiences, and communicates to leadership.
• Fulfills annual mandatory education program requirements. Obtains/Maintains Certification. Member of organization.
• Accepts constructive criticism and seeks out ways for a positive change in behavior.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Financial

• Recognizes the importance of cost effectiveness in delivery of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA; certification required upon hire.

Required Licenses

• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years of experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a large complex Operating Room.
• NYU Surgical Tech Program graduate.

Benefits and EEO

NYU Langone Health provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resources groups, and a holistic wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Salary range for this role is $86,936.43 – $114,327.36 annually; actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

Salary Transparency

Salary range for the role is $86,936.43 - $114,327.36 annually. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay or other compensation.