A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
At Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, a Surgical Technician is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population; who will assist with the preoperative preparation of the patient for assigned surgical procedures including prepping and positioning the patient. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Cares for the surgical patient in an ambulatory surgical operating room setting. Assembles equipment, supplies, sutures, and instruments for each assigned surgical procedure. Scrubs on the basic level procedures for all speciality services and on complex surigcal procedure ensuring maintenance of the surgical field. Assists in cleaning, restocking, and reconfiguring the operating room between procedures and at the completion of the schedules. Tests operational efficiency of equipment and reports problems to the Clinician or nurse manager. Assists in restocking storage and equipment supply areas. Attends in-service programs. Involved in recommendations to improve job performance and enhance patient care. Assists with Central Sterile Processing. Assists in preparation of equipment for special procedures. Reports/documents appropriate patient care information.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school Diploma Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Program with current certification. Previous experience preferred 1 year minimum. Maintenance of annual requirements set forth by hospital policy, including policy, including but not limited to: BLS, Fire and Safety, Infection Control, Body Mechanics, Patient Rights/ Confidentiality. Meets the minimum physical ability standards as set forth by requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to lift or assist in lifting client from bed/stretcher to operating table and vice versa. Must be able to respond quickly in an emergent situation. Must be able to communicate orally in an emergent situation. Must be able to use stairs in an emergent situation. Must be able to walk, carry semi heavy equipment up to 25 pounds and reach overhead. Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with clients or associates. b>
Special Notes:
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview:
Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook ELI Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook ELI 's Employee Health Services• Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screen• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The Human Resources department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.
Company Overview:
As part of Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH) combines the best in academic and community medicine, improving access to advanced medical care for residents of the North Fork and Shelter Island. With 70 beds, SBELIH is Suffolk County's first hospital, serving the North Fork since 1905. SBELIH provides care to 25,000 year-round residents and expanding to 60,000 summer residents with comprehensive healthcare solutions, including behavioral health, medical-surgical, orthopedics and general surgery, wound care, interventional pain management and GI, advanced ambulatory care, diagnostic, and physical therapy services. The hospital is also a clinical campus and training site for Stony Brook Medicine, with its first SBELIH Psychiatry resident having graduated in 2022. Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Eastern Long Island employees and responsible for employment, including the day-to-day direction and supervision of work. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all Payroll and Human Resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all benefits for which one is eligible. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations. Given StaffCo's employment responsibilities, it is deemed the "employer" for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.
Job Number:
2400952
Job Field:
Operating Room Primary Location:
US-NY-Greenport Department/Hiring Area:
Operating Room Schedule:
Full-time Shift :
Variable Shift Hours:
Varied Shifts Posting Start Date:
May 8, 2024
Posting End Date:
Aug 6, 2024, 8:59:00
PM Salary:
$28.21 - $33.60 per hour If interested, please apply: https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/elih/jobdetail.ftl?job=2400952&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York jeid-313713c707fd41d7aa960fd5fcfb3727
