Surgical Technologist Orthopedic Surgery Days - LOH

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Surgical Technologist Orthopedic Surgery - LOH. In this role, the successful candidate under the direction of a licensed professional nurse can scrub on all surgical procedures in the Operating Room and assist the physician in procedural areas.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Takes initiative to make recommendations to leadership for new and updates for Physician preference cards timely and accurately for a patient/physician. 
• Utilizes patient procedure, position to determine the plan of care. 
• Anticipates and gathers needed supplies, equipment prior to provision of care based on procedure preference card and escalates outstanding needs with the RN Circulator. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of use, care and maintenance of instruments and equipment. 
• Under the supervision of the circulating RN, assists on procedures as a secondary circulator. 
• Reports unexpected events and outcomes to RN staff/leadership in a timely fashion, e.g., count, specimen, breaks in aseptic techniques within the surgical field.
• Provides On-call (where applicable) coverage proficiently. 

Care of Specimens

• In collaboration with the Registered nurse, ensures specimens are appropriately identified, labeled.

Regulatory, Quality & Performance Improvement, Safety

• Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, department, and service line. 
• Contributes towards quality and performance improvement programs and unit/service specific metrics, data collection, and projects, e.g., turnover times, Ontime starts, Time Out, patient satisfaction, instrumentation, waste, sustainability, ACA/RCA, committee participation. 
• Participates in programs/activities to promote satisfaction of patient, families, staff, and other disciplines. 
• Incorporates new practices identified in patient care standards into plan of care.
• Responds to changes in patient care and standards for patient care activities. Demonstrates awareness of JCAHO, DOH, and CARF, AST standards. 

Communication

• Interacts with respect and in a positive manner. 
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
• Gives a thorough report to RN Circulator, relief scrub person, leadership concerning count, equipment, instrumentation, or outcomes. 
• Demonstrates professional responsibilities and accountabilities as a team member. 

Development

• Accepts responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions. 
• Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs, e.g., Standards, Procedure Preferences. 
• Seizes opportunity for learning experiences for oneself or to be shared with others. 
• Guides staff and students to use clinical resources to enhance knowledge. 
• Participates in the orientation of new and current staff to the scrub role intraoperatively.
• Active participant in Clinical Preceptor program. 
• Participates in providing feedback as requested. 
• Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development, takes initiative to seek out new clinical experiences, and communicates to leadership. 
• Fulfills annual mandatory education program requirements. Obtains/Maintains Certification. Member of organization. 
• Accepts constructive criticism and seeks out ways for a positive change in behavior
• Performs duties as assigned

Financial

• Recognizes the importance of cost effectiveness in delivery of patient care. 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required. BLS Required (American Heart Association) Must be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program through NBSTSA. Certification required upon hire..

Required Licenses: Cert Surgical Technologist, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications:
One-Two year experience as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a large complex Operating Room. NYU Surgical Tech Program graduate.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $90,413.89 - $118,900.45 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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