Certified Surgical Technologist

City/State:

New Rochelle, New York Grant Funded:

No

Department:

MNR OR PACU REC AMB-SURG-NUR And GI Bargaining Unit:1199

Work Shift:

Day Work Days:

DAYS VARY Scheduled

Hours:

7:30 AM-3:30 PM Scheduled Daily

Hours:

7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate:$41.78

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Job Summary The Surgical Technologist is to anticipate and assist in all surgical procedures. Work with the RN in the OR to ensure a sterile environment and provide safe care to the surgical patient.

Essential Functions Assist the Surgeon during the procedure

Collaborate with the circulating nurse to ensure all instruments, equipment and supplies are in the Operating Room for the specified case Count instruments with Circulating RN as per protocol

Maintain sterile technique

Have the ability to lift heavy instrument trays

The ability to work in a team environment and with difficult personalities

Maintain surgical instruments and report any defects

Qualifications

High School Required BS Preferred1-3 years

Aware of names of surgical instruments and how they are utilized Know how to properly hand off surgical instruments How to count surgical instruments in an efficient manner

Certified Surgical Technologist Required CST certification Required Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.