Surgical Technologist - NYC Health + Hospitals : Job Details

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various locations.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

0730 – 1600

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Surgical Tech on the Labor and Deliver Unit scrubs on Obstetrical Cases in the operating Room

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Labor and Delivery

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides nursing care to patient entering operating room suites; (e.g.) making patient comfortable and safeguarding them from exposure and accidents and/or performs technical activities in specialty suites and specialty areas apart from operating room suites.

2. Verifies patient's identity.

3. Prepares operating room for surgery, inspects and tests equipment, selects instruments and replenishes supplies and assist with sterilization of instruments and other materials as required.

4. Transports patient to and from operating or procedure table, restrains and assists in positioning patient and exposure of operative area.

5. Assists circulating nurse, physicians and anesthetist and engages in scrubbing including procedures requiring sterile techniques preparatory to, during and after surgery.

6. Assists surgeon throughout the operative procedure including passing and wiping instruments, preparing sutures, etc. including maintenance of accurate account of instruments, needles, sponges, laparotomy pads, and rings.

7. Assists in recovery room as the need arises.

8. Collects patient's chart, x-rays and equipment and assists with the transfer of patient to assigned unit.

9. Cares for specimens, culture, amputated parts, instruments, needles and equipment and maintains asepsis. Assists with the cleaning of the Operating Room and the replenishment.

10. May perform functions and activities of the basic nurse's aide in support to above task.

11. Checks the bulletin board daily for notices and changes schedule.

12. Knows and understands the operation of all equipment.

13. Checks daily to keep abreast with new changes in the operating room.

14. Keeps abreast with new techniques and procedures.

15. Understands and performs standardization of set-ups.

16. Practices economical use of supplies.

17. Has knowledge of Fire and Disaster Procedures.

18. Has knowledge of Cardiac Arrest Procedures.

19. Has knowledge of location of fire alarms, fire extinguisher and fire hose.

20. Participation in Performance Improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Surgical Technologist - Level I (*Earmarked for Present Incumbents ONLY)

1. Documented designation of Grandfathered status as a Surgical Technologist; or

2. Completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technologists in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; or

3. Service in the federal government to the extent that the individual performed duties related to the practice of Surgical Technology.

Surgical Technologist - Level II

1. Holds and maintains a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or

2. 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.

A valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs