Surgical Technologist OR- Ambulatory Surgery Center Brooklyn

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,741 - 92,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time-off program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospitals is seeking a Surgical Technologist for their Ambulatory Surgery Center in Brooklyn. This role involves scrubbing on surgical procedures and assisting physicians, with the requirement for flexibility across various surgical specialties. Ideal candidates will have experience in an Operating Room and possess BLS Certification.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs and generous time-off policies.

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• BLS Certification required from the American Heart Association.
• Surgical Technologist experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room.
• Assist the physician in procedural areas.
• Gather needed supplies and equipment prior to procedures.

Skills

Communication with all levels

Surgical Technologist experience

Flexibility in surgical specialties

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification from accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Surgical Technologist OR-Ambulatory Surgery Center Brooklyn. 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, 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.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities

This role requires the flexibility to work across a variety of surgical specialties and peri-operative care areas including the ambulatory surgery center and the main operating rooms.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS Required (American Heart Association).
• Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA.
• Certification required upon hire.
• Surgical Technologist experience required.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Required Licenses

• Cert Surgical Technologist, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications

• One-Two year experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a large complex Operating Room required.
• NYU Surgical Tech Program graduate.

Benefits

At NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, we provide a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports employees at all stages of life. Our offerings include financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

Salary Range

The salary range for the role is $84,157.70 – $84,157.70 annually.

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