Surgical Technologist (OR Tech /Scrub Tech)

Surgical Technologist (OR Tech / Scrub Tech)


Jamaica Hospital Medical Center - Queens, NY


Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital proudly serving Queens since 1891. We are New York State's only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first designated Comprehensive Stroke Center in the state.


Our hospital continues to grow through major initiatives, including modernization of our Emergency Department, expansion of our Level I Trauma Center, and our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, with the opening of a new state-of-the-art Cancer Center.


We are currently seeking Surgical Technologists to join our Operating Room team.


Position Summary


The Surgical Technologist is a vital member of the surgical team who assists in the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in the operating room. Under the direction of surgeons, registered nurses, and anesthesia providers, the Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room, maintains a sterile field, and provides direct assistance during surgical procedures.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preoperative Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by setting up sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and functioning
• Assist with patient preparation, positioning, draping, and skin preparation as directed
• Participate in surgical time-outs and verification processes in collaboration with the surgical team
• Organize instruments and supplies to anticipate procedural needs

Intraoperative Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures
• Pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies to surgeons and assistants
• Assist with surgical counts in collaboration with nursing staff
• Assist with suctioning, retraction, and application of dressings as directed
• Handle and prepare specimens according to established protocols

Postoperative Responsibilities

• Assist with breakdown of sterile fields and proper disposal of biohazard materials
• Clean, restock, and prepare operating rooms for subsequent procedures
• Assist with patient transport as directed by nursing staff
• Assist with tracking and documentation of surgical supplies for inventory and billing purposes

Tagged as: OR, surgical tech

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree or certificate from an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Certification:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or equivalent certification.

Experience:

• Clinical experience through training or 1-2 years prior work in an operating room setting preferred.
• BLS through the American Heart Association

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate surgeon needs.
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.