Surgical Technologist #Full Time

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The 61st Street Service Corporation, provides administrative and clinical support staff for ColumbiaDoctors . This position will support ColumbiaDoctors, one of the largest multi-specialty practices in the Northeast. ColumbiaDoctors' practices comprise an experienced group of more than 2,800 physicians, surgeons, dentists, and nurses, offering more than 240 specialties and subspecialties.

Job Summary :

The Surgical Technologist will serve as a key member of the patient care team in an ambulatory setting performing all duties associated with provision of patient care activities, related non-professional services necessary for patient care, and the maintenance of the operating room under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Surgeon. The Technologist will work closely with providers across multiple specialties as well as with other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Job Responsibilities :

• Greet and interact with patients, visitors, vendors, and all faculty and staff.
• Prepare procedure rooms.
• Arrange instruments for procedures.
• Maintain sterile techniques within the sterile field and clean procedure rooms after each case.
• Gather, arrange, and prepare instruments before procedures; remove afterwards and ensure sterilization of instruments.
• Assist Surgeons during procedures.
• Monitor all members of the clinical team to maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Transport patients to and from the procedure room.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and sterilizing equipment.
• Ensure assigned areas are clean and stocked for future procedures.
• Assist with scheduling patients for procedures and patient discharge as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and medical records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Graduate of an AMA approved school or program of Surgical Technology.
• Current New York State license.
• CST certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• A minimum of one-year experience required.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational and problem solving skills. Ability to perform across multi-disciplinary and/or specialties while maintaining high productivity and a professional and service-oriented demeanor.
• Must have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and strong ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Basic proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email systems, etc.
• Will provide coverage as requested throughout practices (multiple sites and flexible schedule).
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, microbiology, and surgical instrumentation and sterilization techniques to prepare equipment strongly preferred.
• Prior EMR experience, EPIC preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Hourly Rate Ranges: $32.69 - $47.40

Note: Our salary offers will fall within these ranges based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skill set, training and education.

61st Street Service Corporation

At 61st Street Service Corporation we are committed to providing our client with excellent customer service while maintaining a productive environment for all employees. The Service Corporation offers a competitive comprehensive Benefit package to eligible employees; including Healthcare and various other benefits including Paid Time off to promote a healthy lifestyle.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we adhere to all requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws.