Certified Surgical Technologist

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse while delivering safe and effective care to the patient during the intra-operative period. Provides technical care to the surgical patient through the role of the scrub assistant. Effectively interacts with patients of all ages and health care team members, while maintaining the surgical department standards.

Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Maintains appropriate sterile/unsterile boundaries during surgery while functioning within a sterile field. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Don sterile gown and gloves from a sterile area away from the main instrument table to prevent contamination. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Ensures integrity of sterile packages before dispensing onto a sterile field to include looking at expiration dates. Maintains a sterile environment and practices the principles of aseptic technique. Identifies breaks in sterile technique and reports to the Circulating RN.

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Must have and maintain Certification as a Surgical Technologist. 

Salary Range: 29.65 - 55.55