Surgical Technologist , NS31 Labor & Delivery

Surgical Technologist 2, NS31 Labor & Delivery

Job Summary:

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full‑time Surgical Technologist 2 to work in Labor & Delivery. The role involves preparing instruments, assisting the surgical team during procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, and performing pre‑operative and postoperative tasks.

• Assist the Registered Nurse and surgeon in identifying, gathering, and preparing medical instrumentation and specialty equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical team with setup and passing of sterile instruments during surgical procedures.
• Ensure proper handling of instruments, sponges, sutures, implants, surgical supplies, and specimens in a manner that ensures asepsis and patient safety.
• Prepare the sterile field and assist in preparing the operative site and draping the patient.
• Transport patients to and from the operating room and perform pre‑operative shave preps.
• Assist in preparation and aftercare of equipment and supplies.
• Clean and assemble instruments in a container or tray, wrap and label instruments appropriately.
• Test the operation and efficiency of equipment and report problems to the Registered Nurse.
• Collect and transport required operative setup to the surgical room.
• Assist in cleaning and restocking rooms according to established standards.
• Assist in taking inventory of equipment and supplies for specialty areas.
• Coordinate and delegate assignments to subordinate staff and provide advanced training to newer Surgical Technologists.
• Instruct Surgical Technologists in steps of surgical procedures and use of instruments.
• Identify and report patient care needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs.

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited surgical technologist education program and current surgical technologist certification by a nationally accredited credentialing organization and at least 1 year of permanent service as a Teaching Hospital Surgical Technologist 1 or 1 year experience in an acute‑care setting.
• Or completion of an appropriate training program in surgical technology in the U.S. Armed Forces or the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and one year experience in an acute‑care setting.
• Or possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State and 1 year experience as a surgical technologist in an acute‑care setting.
• Applicants without current surgical technologist certification may be considered if they have 1 year of surgical technologist experience in an acute‑care setting between January 1, 2011, and January 1, 2015.

• Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities (Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law). Provide a copy of your eligibility letter.

Variable days, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Full‑Time)

Base Salary range: $50,425 to $61,548 plus $4,000 Location Pay and $13,000 Geographic Differential.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform essential functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at 718‑270‑3025.