Travel - Surgical Technologist/ORT - FlexStaff

Northwell Health; Village of Lake Success (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Surgical Technologist to join their perioperative team. The successful candidate will perform vital support tasks for surgical procedures, ensure patient safety, and maintain sterile environments. Must have a Certified Surgical Technologist credential and a minimum of one year experience.

Benefits

BLS certification preferred

Opportunities for continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Surgical Technologist required.
• Certification as a CST is essential.
• Must adhere to NYS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room and ensuring sterile techniques.
• Monitor infection control measures and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform counts of sponges and instruments with RN.

Skills

Surgical Procedures

Infection Control

Sterile Techniques

Patient Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Job description

Participates as a member of the Perioperative team by performing direct and indirect Perioperative tasks for patients having surgical procedures. Performs delegated patient care activities while ensuring patient safety.

Responsibilities:

1. Implements and communicates the age-specific plan of care and provides thorough reports at change of shift and relief time. Communicates with team members regarding the need for special equipment and supplies, and implementation of care per established policy.
2. Participates in turnover activities and room setup for each surgical procedure, including connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables, and electrocautery; breaks down the operating room following each surgical procedure; assists with ensuring adequate supply of stock for patient care.
3. Monitors each case to ensure all infection control measures are met and all sterilization standards are adhered to. Establishes and maintains a sterile field, monitors the aseptic technique of the surgical team, documents accordingly, and takes corrective action as necessary.
4. Adheres to and monitors principles of aseptic techniques in the clinical environment, including use of sterile instruments and supplies. Follows procedures for decontaminating all instruments used during the procedure and assists with instrument processing and sterilization.
5. Maintains environmental controls and takes appropriate precautions regarding waste disposal.
6. Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy. Takes appropriate action when counts are incorrect.
7. Ensures appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation prior, during, and post-operatively. Acts as a second assistant as needed under the surgeon's direction. Correctly holds retractors as prescribed by the supervising physician; anticipates the need for surgical equipment and supplies, and secures same. Checks and troubleshoots equipment for proper functioning prior to use and removes malfunctioning equipment for repair.
8. Assists the surgeon with patient care procedures, including proper labeling of all specimens from the surgical field, tapping mallet, cutting suture (licensed personnel only), and performing surgical skin prep.
9. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technologist, required.
• Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists, and holds and maintains a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the NBSTSA, required.

OR (meets one of the following)

• Completed an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
• Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required.
• BLS certification, preferred.
• Ability to function effectively in emergency situations.