Northwell Health · 4 months ago
Certified Surgical Technologist/ORT Queens Contract/Per diem
1111 Marcus Ave, Lake Success, NY, 11042, US
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$52/hr - $65/hr
1+ years expNorthwell Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to join their Surgical Services team. The role involves implementing care plans, maintaining sterile environments during surgical procedures, and assisting surgeons with patient care tasks.
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Responsibilities
Implements and communicates the age specific plan of care and gives thorough reports at change of shift and relief time. Communicates with team members regarding the need for special equipment and supplies, and implementation of care per established policy
Participates in turnover activities and room set up for each surgical procedure, including connection of suction, electrical cords, power cables and electrocautery; break down of operating room following each surgical procedure; assists with ensuring adequate supply of stock for patient care
Monitors each case to ensure all infection control measures are met and all sterilization standards are adhered to. Establishes and maintains a sterile field and monitors the aseptic technique of the surgical team; documents accordingly and takes corrective action, as necessary
Adheres to and monitors principles of aseptic techniques in the clinical environment including use of sterile instruments and supplies. Follows procedure for decontaminating of all instruments used during the procedure and assists with instrument processing and sterilization
Maintains environmental controls and takes appropriate precautions regarding waste disposal
Performs sponge, sharp, and instrument counts with the RN according to policy. Takes appropriate action when counts are incorrect
Ensures appropriate and safe use of equipment and instrumentation prior, during and post-operatively. “Second assists” as needed under the direction of the surgeon. Correctly holds retractors as prescribed by the supervising physician; anticipates the need for surgical equipment and supplies and secures same. Checks and or troubleshoots equipment for proper functioning prior to use and removes malfunctioning equipment for repair
Assists surgeon with patient care procedures including proper labeling of all specimens from surgical field, tapping mallet and cutting suture (licensed personnel only) and performing surgical skin prep
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Surgical Technologist, required
Successful completion from a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologist, and holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist (CST) credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), required
Must be and remain in good standing with NYS regulations, required
Preferred
BLS certification, preferred
Ability to function effectively in emergency situations
Company
Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$58.3MKey Investors
National Institute of Mental HealthNational Human Genome Research InstituteBreakthrough Discoveries
2025-12-02Grant· $4M
2025-10-23Grant· $3.2M
2025-06-16Grant· $2.3M
Leadership Team
Michael Dowling
President and CEO
Nick Stefanizzi
Chief Executive Officer at Northwell Direct
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