Surgical Technologist

Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH CTS Operating Room Associate/Surgical Technologist is a valuable member of our team who provides clinical services to our patient population. The role involves assisting with the pre‑operative preparation of patients for assigned surgical procedures, including prepping and positioning. Qualified candidates demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. Duties 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 basic level procedures for all specialty services and on complex surgical procedures to ensure maintenance of the surgical field. Assists in cleaning, restocking, and reconfiguring the operating room between procedures and at the completion of 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. Participates in recommendations to improve job performance and enhance patient care. Communicates instrumentation needs to CSS. Assists in preparation of equipment for special procedures. Reports and documents appropriate patient care information. Qualifications Required Successful completion of a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holding a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization; or Successful completion of an appropriate training program for surgical technology in the United States Armed Forces or Public Health Commissioned Corps; or Employment in a healthcare facility as a surgical technologist for a cumulative period of one year within the four years immediately prior to January1,2015; or Practice of surgical technology during the 12‑month period immediately following successful completion of a surgical technology program, with documentation proving credential maintenance thereafter. Preferred Acute care surgical technologist experience. Strong orthopedic and ophthalmology scrub experience. Special Notes Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Pre‑Employment Requirements Successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services. Complete an electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references. Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen. Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required NewYork State license(s)/certificate(s). Anticipated Pay Range Salary range: $74,970 – $95,079 per year. Equal Employment Opportunity Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Disability‑Related Accommodation For disability‑related accommodations, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr