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Hospital for Special Surgery Surgical Technologist I - West Side ASC OR in New York, New York
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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Surgical Technologist
Full-Time
3 - 13 hour Shifts/week
6:30am-7:45pm
Located on the West Side of Manhattan, HSS has opened a brand new comprehensive Center that offers physician office visits for medical diagnosis and pre- and post-operative care; radiology services, including digital x-ray and MRI; an ambulatory surgical center (ASC), and PT / Sports Performance. This will be the first one-stop-shop facility of its kind at HSS that contains all of these musculoskeletal services in a single, convenient, location.
Our core values center on respect, consideration, compassion for all individuals and maintaining awareness of diverse cultural and religious beliefs. Your capacity to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and promote the highest standards of care and safety is critical to the mission of Nursing in HSS.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to promote the highest standards of patient safety is critical to the mission of HSS.
Assist physicians and nurses in surgery using best practices of sterile technique, assembling, maintaining and tracking surgical instruments and equipment; and inspecting all packaged items to ensure integrity.
Conduct pre-op, intra-op and post-op surgical counts according to AORN standards and maintaining the integrity of the surgical field during procedures.
Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers
Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment
Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital
Hospital for Special Surgery offers a unique work environment, diverse job types and extraordinary career opportunities. HSS encourages and supports professional growth and development, recognizes individual contributions, and offers unique and highly competitive compensation packages. This is how we attract and retain highly skilled professionals, renowned for their leadership and vision in clinical care, teaching, research & development.
Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report “American’s Best Hospitals” issue, HSS ranks #1 in orthopedics and #3 in rheumatology. In addition, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has honored HSS with four consecutive designations of Magnet® recognition. HSS has one of the lowest infection rates in the country.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
NBSTSA Certification REQUIRED
American Heart Associate BLS required,
One year of sports medicine experience required.
Essential Qualifications
Meticulous attention to detail
Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Active participant in seeking solutions to problems
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ID: 2023-17162
Hours per Week: 37.5
Shift: Variable
External Company URL: www.hss.edu
Street: 535 E 70th St