What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist-Full-Time- Queens, NY position at Northwell FlexStaff?
FlexStaff is seeking a Surgical Technologist for our client’s team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively in a state-of-the-art environment to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality in all surgical procedures. We are currently seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our surgical team.
Job Description:
As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing support during surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, ensuring sterile environments, and assisting the surgical team in delivering high-quality patient care. Your expertise will contribute to the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, making a significant impact on our patients' outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures by setting up surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment using sterile techniques.
- Assist healthcare professionals in receiving, labeling, and verifying sterile solutions and medications as per established protocols, including support for anesthesia personnel.
- Verify patient identity, correct surgical site, and procedure prior to the commencement of surgery.
- Assist in moving and positioning patients for surgery while adhering to established safety guidelines.
- Engage in proper gowning and gloving procedures in a perioperative setting.
- Assist healthcare professionals with non-invasive skin preparation and draping patients for surgery.
- Anticipate the surgeon's instrument needs and provide necessary supplies during the operative procedure.
- Maintain an accurate count of sponges, needles, and instruments throughout the surgical process.
- Monitor and maintain surgical asepsis during all surgical procedures according to established guidelines.
- Prepare and apply dressings to incision sites; may prepare suture material as directed.
- Assist with the transfer of patients to recovery and provide nursing care as necessary.
- Care for and handle specimens taken for laboratory analysis properly.
- Participate in the cleaning of the operating room and replenishing supplies after procedures.
- Operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines, and electrosurgical units as needed.
- Engage in staff development activities and perform other related duties as assigned by the surgical team.
Qualifications:
- Hold and maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.
- Completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technologists in the military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) or service in the federal government with relevant experience.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations, and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a surgical team and adhere to all safety and procedural guidelines.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, including completing 15 hours of continuing education annually.
*Additional Salary Detail 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 for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts,
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
