Surgical Technologist Jobs

• How many years of Surgical Tech experience do you have?

A fast-paced NYC office-based plastic surgery center is seeking a reliable and dependable Surgical Technician for immediate hire. Must be able to work independently.

Duties Include:

• Checks and gathers all instruments for each case in assigned room with use of surgeon’s preference card.
• Arranges instruments, basins, sutures, and software in a precise manner to allow for accurate counting at completion of procedure.
• Passes and handles instruments to surgical team in a safe and efficient manner.
• Breaks down setup and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Assists circulating nurse with counts of all sponges, laps, peanuts, cottonoids, needles, reels, vessels loops, umbilical tape, penrose drains, devices, and instruments.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of a scrub person under the direction of a registered, professional nurse.
• Checks sterility tapes, dates, and integrity of wrappers.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• Assists circulating nurse in obtaining supplies, equipment, and opening of room, as necessary.
• Opens sterile supplies for assigned cases. Performs surgical scrub technique and gown and glove procedure for self and surgical team. Maintains a sterile field and takes immediate action to correct any breaks in technique.
• Uses all devices and instruments appropriately. Performs standard draping technique.

Computer skills are required as all of our patients’ charts are in EMR, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. We are seeking a candidate who possesses an upbeat, positive, can-do attitude, as well as a passion for plastic surgery. Our primary focus is always on patient service, and we therefore require a candidate who genuinely cares for the well being of our patients.