White Plains Hospital
White Plains Hospital Job Description
Title:
Surgical Technologist, Outpatient Job Code:
500395
Department/Location:
White Plains Hospital (WPH) Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery (CAMS); WPH Ambulatory Surgery Center @ 226 Westchester Ave. FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt Reports to:
Operating Room Nurse Manager; Operating Room Assistant Nurse Manager
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or Registered Professional Nurse, the Surgical Technologist – Outpatient handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during ambulatory surgical procedures. The candidate understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons. The Surgical Technologist – Outpatient ensures quality patient care during ambulatory operative procedures and maintains sterile technique.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Essential functions and responsibilities as per New York Public Health Law 2824 – Surgical Technology and Surgical Technologists
Performs nursing procedures per WPH policy
Checks supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedure
Performs aseptic hand scrub, sets up, counts and assists intra‑operatively
Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique
Assists surgeon and RN with post‑procedure care
Handles specimens appropriately
Prepares instruments for decontamination by wiping down gross bioburden and using enzymatic sprays at all times
Assists with preparing/picking OR cases
Follows WPH policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code
Identifies malfunctioning equipment appropriately
Follows patient safety standards
Responds appropriately in emergency situations
Completes competency requirements
Attends all mandatory education and in‑services
Utilizes cost containment practices
Completes 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits as required by New York State Law (Effective January 1, 2015). The act was enacted on the first day of the eighteenth month after it became Law (July 1, 2016).
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following:
Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES‑accredited program and hold and maintain Certified Surgical Technologist certification.
Completed a military surgical technology program.
Is grandfathered. A person may be grandfathered by providing evidence that he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of this section.
Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the individual is performing duties related to that service.
Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
Certification by a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credentialing organization.
As of April 1st, 2017, BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.
Those hired on or after 4/1/17 must receive BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
Core Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills
Promotes Teamwork
Adaptability
Strong problems solving, judgment and decision‑making skills
Stress Tolerance
Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS database and may be accessed through the hospital’s intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Must be physically able to frequently transport objects more than 50 lbs. and lift patients of all weights with a minimum of one assistive device.
Remain in a stationary position (including standing) for a prolonged period greater than 60 minutes frequently. Must meet all regulatory requirements 100% of the time.
Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Must have the ability to detect objects closely and far away and hear normal sounds with some background noises constantly.
Primary Population Served
Neonatal (birth‑28 days)
Patients with exceptional communication needs
Infant (29 days–less than 1 year)
Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1–12 years)
Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13–17 years)
Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18–64 years)
Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric (>65 years)
Bariatric patients with weight‑related comorbidities
Non‑patient care population
All populations
Salary Range:
$73,326.24 – $109,989.22 (Based on Full‑Time Employment)
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Part‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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Surgical Technologist, Outpatient Job Code:
500395
Department/Location:
White Plains Hospital (WPH) Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery (CAMS); WPH Ambulatory Surgery Center @ 226 Westchester Ave. FLSA Status:
Non‑exempt Reports to:
Operating Room Nurse Manager; Operating Room Assistant Nurse Manager
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or Registered Professional Nurse, the Surgical Technologist – Outpatient handles the instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during ambulatory surgical procedures. The candidate understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons. The Surgical Technologist – Outpatient ensures quality patient care during ambulatory operative procedures and maintains sterile technique.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Essential functions and responsibilities as per New York Public Health Law 2824 – Surgical Technology and Surgical Technologists
Performs nursing procedures per WPH policy
Checks supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedure
Performs aseptic hand scrub, sets up, counts and assists intra‑operatively
Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique
Assists surgeon and RN with post‑procedure care
Handles specimens appropriately
Prepares instruments for decontamination by wiping down gross bioburden and using enzymatic sprays at all times
Assists with preparing/picking OR cases
Follows WPH policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code
Identifies malfunctioning equipment appropriately
Follows patient safety standards
Responds appropriately in emergency situations
Completes competency requirements
Attends all mandatory education and in‑services
Utilizes cost containment practices
Completes 15 hours of Continuing Education Credits as required by New York State Law (Effective January 1, 2015). The act was enacted on the first day of the eighteenth month after it became Law (July 1, 2016).
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following:
Graduate from a CAAHEP or ABHES‑accredited program and hold and maintain Certified Surgical Technologist certification.
Completed a military surgical technology program.
Is grandfathered. A person may be grandfathered by providing evidence that he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of this section.
Is in the service of the federal government, to the extent the individual is performing duties related to that service.
Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
Certification by a nationally accredited Surgical Technologist credentialing organization.
As of April 1st, 2017, BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required.
Those hired on or after 4/1/17 must receive BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
Core Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills
Promotes Teamwork
Adaptability
Strong problems solving, judgment and decision‑making skills
Stress Tolerance
Physical / Mental Demands / Requirements & Work Environment May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS database and may be accessed through the hospital’s intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS database can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Must be physically able to frequently transport objects more than 50 lbs. and lift patients of all weights with a minimum of one assistive device.
Remain in a stationary position (including standing) for a prolonged period greater than 60 minutes frequently. Must meet all regulatory requirements 100% of the time.
Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with interruption and attend to tasks for more than 60 minutes at a time.
Must have the ability to detect objects closely and far away and hear normal sounds with some background noises constantly.
Primary Population Served
Neonatal (birth‑28 days)
Patients with exceptional communication needs
Infant (29 days–less than 1 year)
Patients with developmental delays
Pediatric (1–12 years)
Patients at end of life
Adolescent (13–17 years)
Patients under isolation precautions
Adult (18–64 years)
Patients with cultural needs
Geriatric (>65 years)
Bariatric patients with weight‑related comorbidities
Non‑patient care population
All populations
Salary Range:
$73,326.24 – $109,989.22 (Based on Full‑Time Employment)
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Part‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care
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