One Brooklyn Health
Overview
The Surgical Technologist is a member of the Surgical Team, whose role and responsibility is to work collaboratively with all team members in the safe delivery of patient care before, during and after surgery. He/she facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment; and maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.
Responsibilities
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Participates in the implementation of the plan of care by:
utilizing appropriate surgeon preference cards; anticipating supplies and equipment needed for the assigned surgical procedure;
assembling surgical supplies and equipment required for the procedure;
preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;
performing accounting procedures in concert with RN circulator to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items;
assisting with placement of sterile drapes;
protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects;
providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
maintaining an organized surgical field;
participating in pre-incision “Time Out” and post-procedure “Sign Out” and performing interventions necessary to ensure the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level;
assisting with obtaining specimens and ensuring proper labeling, preparation and handling;
appropriately labeling each medication dispensed on the surgical field;
ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed;
preparing sterile dressing; and
providing appropriate hand-off communication to oncoming team member.
Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transports them to decontamination pickup area.
Assist with post-procedure cleaning of the operative room and preparation of the room for subsequent cases.
Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
Possesses knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures.
Precepts new and incumbent employees to the scrub role.
Adheres to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Complies with annual requirements.
P erforms other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology, or equivalent training as a Surgical Technician in the Armed Forces.
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year perioperative experience required. Minimum five (5) years' perioperative experience if equivalent training as a Surgical Technician was obtained through the Armed Forces, preferred.
Knowledge And Skills:
Critical thinking, math, and basic computer skills; team player; professional conduct; excellent oral and written communication; decision making and problem solving; ability to read, write, see and hear English.
Licenses, Certifications:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA. Must obtain certification within one (1) year of graduating from an accredited school of surgical technology. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Physical Requirements
Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged standing; may sit occasionally on a stool.
Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds; may be exposed to environmental and occupational hazards.
Full range of body motion; able to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds as needed to assist lifting and moving patients.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Frequently seated at a desk; ability to flex working hours.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant and can be modified in the future.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health. OBH is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Responsibilities
Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Participates in the implementation of the plan of care by:
utilizing appropriate surgeon preference cards; anticipating supplies and equipment needed for the assigned surgical procedure;
assembling surgical supplies and equipment required for the procedure;
preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure;
performing accounting procedures in concert with RN circulator to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items;
assisting with placement of sterile drapes;
protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects;
providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure;
maintaining an organized surgical field;
participating in pre-incision “Time Out” and post-procedure “Sign Out” and performing interventions necessary to ensure the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level;
assisting with obtaining specimens and ensuring proper labeling, preparation and handling;
appropriately labeling each medication dispensed on the surgical field;
ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed;
preparing sterile dressing; and
providing appropriate hand-off communication to oncoming team member.
Cleans and prepares surgical instruments for processing and transports them to decontamination pickup area.
Assist with post-procedure cleaning of the operative room and preparation of the room for subsequent cases.
Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
Participates in quality review and performance improvement projects.
Uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
Pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
Possesses knowledge of a variety of surgical procedures.
Precepts new and incumbent employees to the scrub role.
Adheres to departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Complies with annual requirements.
P erforms other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of surgical technology, or equivalent training as a Surgical Technician in the Armed Forces.
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year perioperative experience required. Minimum five (5) years' perioperative experience if equivalent training as a Surgical Technician was obtained through the Armed Forces, preferred.
Knowledge And Skills:
Critical thinking, math, and basic computer skills; team player; professional conduct; excellent oral and written communication; decision making and problem solving; ability to read, write, see and hear English.
Licenses, Certifications:
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA. Must obtain certification within one (1) year of graduating from an accredited school of surgical technology. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Physical Requirements
Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged standing; may sit occasionally on a stool.
Ability to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds; may be exposed to environmental and occupational hazards.
Full range of body motion; able to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds as needed to assist lifting and moving patients.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Frequently seated at a desk; ability to flex working hours.
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant and can be modified in the future.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health. OBH is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Brooklyn, NY .
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