Surgical Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Surgical Technologist to join our team at Northwell Health. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in the perioperative team, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of surgical care to our patients.

• Participate in turnover activities and room setup for each surgical procedure.
• Assist with surgical setup, including the connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables, and electrocautery.
• Use supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist with room turnover and maintenance of the operating room environment.
• Break down the operating room following each surgical procedure.
• Assist with ensuring an adequate supply of stock for patient care.
• Effectively communicate with all members of the team regarding the need for special equipment and supplies.
• Communicate and document implementation of care, according to policy.
• Collaborate with the surgeon to ensure proper labeling of all specimens from the surgical field.
• Ensure appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation pre, intra, and post-operatively; second-assist as needed under the direction of the surgeon.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the procedure and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team.
• Correctly hold retractors as prescribed by the supervising physician.
• Anticipate the need for surgical equipment and supplies, obtain the same.
• Check and/or troubleshoot equipment for proper functioning prior to use; appropriately remove malfunctioning equipment from use.
• Perform sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an Operating Room Technician Program, required.
• Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required.
• Minimum of one (1) year OR Technician experience, preferred.

This position is eligible for a 10K Student Tuition Repayment Program. The salary range for this position is $33.47-$46.22/hour.