NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts ROTATING SHIFTS Job Description Under direct supervision by a Registered Profress Nurse, surgeon, or other healthcare professional, serves as part of a medical team providing surgical care to patients; facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. There are two (2) Assignemnt Levels within this class of positions;all personnel perform related work.
- Demonstrates knowledge of good aseptic techniques through surgical scrub procedures, handling of instruments, other sterile supplies and gowning.
- Maintains sterile conditions on surgical field.
- Recognizes break in surgical techniques.
- Ensures cleanliness of the Operating Room, the presence of supplies and the functioning of all equipment.
- Compares case cart contents with scheduled procedure.
- Accepts sutures from circulating nurse and prepares them for sequential use.
- Assists in draping the patient.
- Anticipates surgeon's needs for specific instruments, sponges, or other equipment required for operative procedures, as directed, using aseptic techniques.
- Responds appropriately to a change in patient's condition and proceeds upon surgeon's request.
- Explains, involves and instructs patient/families concerning the therapeutic regimen and environment of care.
- Effectively utilizes the electronic as well as the paper medical record.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Documented designation of Grandfathered status as a Surgical Technologist; or 2. Completion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technologists in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps; or 3. Service in the federal government to the extent that the individual performed duties related to the practice of Surgical Technology. Surgical Technologist - Level II 1. Holds and maintains a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or 2. Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists or successful completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization other than the NBSTSA, such as the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs