
Surgical Technologist
- On-site
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- $38 - $45 per hour
- Clinical
Job description
Midtown Endoscopy & Surgical Center is a multi-specialty, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center in Midtown Manhattan. The surgical technologist plays a key role before, during and after surgical procedures as well as assisting during endoscopy procedures. The successful candidate will have the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure the highest standard of support to the surgeon during the operative procedure, a commitment to cleanliness and order for post-surgical cleaning and reset of the surgical suite and the knowledge to oversee the day-to-day operations of the operating suite.
Basic Surgical Technologist Duties Will Include (but not be limited to):
Ordering, inventory, and keeping the OR clean and orderly at all times as well as set up
Pre-check the operating room to be clear of clutter
Ensure that all appropriate equipment is set and operational
Gather, check and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure
Assists the team members with gowning and gloving; assists with draping the patient and establishing the sterile field
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure
Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon and sponges or suctions the operative site
Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during the procedure
Clean and prepare sterilized instruments after each case to ensure all instrumentation is prepared and ready for the next case
Functions as part of the OR team to ensure that all tasks associated with set up, patient care, and cleanup of the OR are accomplished
Assisting with endoscopy procedures
Job requirements
Requirement:
Certification as a Surgical Technician through the National Board of Medical Technologists (NBMT)
BSL/ACLS certified
or
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