Surgical Technologist-West Palm Beach OR-Day Shift (37.5 Hours)

NYU Langone Hospitals; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Florida is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our West Palm Beach OR team on the day shift (37.5 hours). Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you scrub on all surgical procedures and assist physicians in procedural areas.

The role requires completing a NBSTSA-accredited program, CST and BLS certification, and a High School diploma or equivalent. You will support instrument care, supply prep, and collaborate with the circulating RN to maintain patient safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Graduate of NBSTSA-accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certification as CST required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Assist physicians in procedural areas.
• Prepare and gather supplies and instruments based on procedure cards.
• Maintain instrument care and equipment, and ensure aseptic technique.
• Collaborate with RN Circulator and other team members to ensure patient safety and efficiency.
• Provide timely reports on unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

NBSTSA Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Associate Degree

Job description

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Surgical Technologist-West Palm Beach OR-Day 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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Member of organization.
• Accepts constructive criticism and seeks out ways for a positive change in behavior
• Recognizes the importance of cost effectiveness in delivery of patient care.
• Performs duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a 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..

Required Licenses: Cert Surgical Technologist, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Florida provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you\'ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it\'s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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