Surgical Technologist - Level II

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join its medical team in New York. The role involves preparing operating rooms, assisting healthcare professionals during surgeries, and ensuring adherence to sterile procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Certified Surgical Technologist credential and have completed an accredited program. Successful candidates must also commit to annual continuing education. This position is crucial for maintaining a safe surgical environment and providing quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required.
• Education in surgical technology or relevant military training.
• 15 hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile operating room.
• Assist during surgical procedures.
• Verify patient identity and surgical site.
• Handle surgical instruments and assist with patient care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Patient positioning

Instrument handling

Aseptic practices

Assisting with surgery

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist credential

Completion of accredited surgical technologist program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilizers

Electrosurgical units

Job description

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision by a registered professional nurse, surgeon, or other healthcare professional, you will serve as part of a medical team providing surgical care to patients and facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. All personnel perform related work.

Typical tasks include:

• Prepares the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures, including setting up surgical supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile technique and ensuring that surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
• Assists healthcare professionals in receiving, labeling and verifying sterile solutions and medications to be administered during surgery according to established protocol; may assist anesthesia personnel.
• Verifies patient’s identity, correct surgical site, and correct surgical procedure.
• Assists in moving and positioning patient for surgery; adheres to established safety guidelines.
• Engages in appropriate gowning and gloving procedures in perioperative setting.
• Assists healthcare professionals to perform non-invasive preparation of the skin’s surface; drapes patients for surgery.
• Assists surgeon throughout the operative procedure, including anticipating instrument needs. Responsible for handing instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeon; maintains accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments in perioperative setting.
• Assists in the surgeon’s provision of hemostasis during surgery.
• Holds retractor after placement by a healthcare professional during procedure.
• Maintains and monitors surgical asepsis during all surgical procedures according to established guidelines.
• Prepares and applies bandages and sterile and non-sterile dressings to incision site; may prepare suture material as directed by surgeon.
• May assist with transfer of patient to recovery room following surgery; provides nursing care as necessary and appropriate.
• Properly cares for, and handles specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
• May assist with the cleaning of the operating room and replenishment of supplies once procedure is complete.
• May operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines and electrosurgical units; may assist with diagnostic equipment.
• Participates in staff development activities as appropriate and required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by surgeon and/or other appropriate personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Holds and maintains a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or
• Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists or successful completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization other than the NBSTSA, such as the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Special Note

Any employee who functions as a Surgical Technologist will be required to annually complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education in order to remain qualified to perform the functions of a Surgical Technologist at an NYC Health + Hospitals facility.