Certified Surgical Technologist

City/State: New Rochelle, New York Grant Funded: No Department: MNR OR PACU REC AMB-SURG-NUR And GI Bargaining Unit: 1199 Work Shift: Day Work Days: DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $41.78 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here . Job Summary The Surgical Technologist is to anticipate and assist in all surgical procedures. Work with the RN in the OR to ensure a sterile environment and provide safe care to the surgical patient. Essential Functions Assist the Surgeon during the procedure Collaborate with the circulating nurse to ensure all instruments, equipment and supplies are in the Operating Room for the specified case Count instruments with Circulating RN as per protocol Maintain sterile technique Have the ability to lift heavy instrument trays The ability to work in a team environment and with difficult personalities Maintain surgical instruments and report any defects Qualifications High School Required BS Preferred 1-3 years Aware of names of surgical instruments and how they are utilized Know how to properly hand off surgical instruments How to count surgical instruments in an efficient manner Certified Surgical Technologist Required CST certification Required Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.