Surgical Technologist-Level II

4 days ago


New York, New York, United States NYC Health Hospitals Full time
Job Summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Surgical Technologist-Level II to join our team. As a Surgical Technologist-Level II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care and support the surgical team in the operating room.

Responsibilities
  • Prepares the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures, including setting up surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile technique.
  • Assists healthcare professionals in receiving, labeling, and verifying sterile solutions and medications to be administered during surgery.
  • Verifies patient's identity, correct surgical site, and correct surgical procedure.
  • Assists in moving and positioning patient for surgery, adhering to established safety guidelines.
  • Engages in appropriate gowning and gloving procedures in the perioperative setting.
  • Assists healthcare professionals to perform non-invasive preparation of the skin's surface and drapes patients for surgery.
  • Assists surgeon throughout the operative procedure, including anticipating instrument needs and maintaining accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments.
  • 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 assist with transfer of patient to recovery room following surgery and 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, and 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.
Requirements
  • 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

Effective January 1, 2015, 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.



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