Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under direct supervision by a Registered Professional Nurse, surgeon, or other healthcare
professional, serves as part of a medical team providing surgical care to patients; facilitates the
safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. There are two (2) Assignment Levels
within this class of positions; all personnel perform related work.

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Prepares the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures, including setting up
surgical supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile technique and ensuring that
surgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.
2. Assists healthcare professional in receiving, labelling and verifying sterile solutions and
medications to be administered during surgery according to established protocol; may assist
anesthesia personnel.
3. Verifies patient's identity, correct surgical site, and correct surgical procedure.
4. Assists in moving and positioning patient for surgery; adheres to established safety
guidelines.
5. Engages in appropriate owning and gloving procedures in perioperative setting.
6. Assists healthcare professionals to perform non-invasive preparation of the skin's surface;
drapes patients for surgery.
7. Assists surgeon throughout the operative procedure, including anticipating instrument needs.
Responsible for handing instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeon; maintains accurate
count of sponges, needles and instruments in perioperative setting.
8. Assists in the surgeon's provision of hemostasis during surgery.
9. Holds retractor after placement by a healthcare professional during procedure.
10. Maintains and monitors surgical asepsis during all surgical procedures according to
established guidelines.
11. Prepares and applies bandages and sterile and non-sterile dressings to incision site; may
prepare suture material as directed by surgeon.
12. May assist with transfer of patient to recovery room following surgery; provides nursing care
as necessary and appropriate.
13. Properly cares for, and handles specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
14. May assist with the cleaning of the operating room and replenishment of supplies once
procedure is complete.
15. May operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines and electrosurgical units; may assist with
diagnostic equipment.
16. Participates in staff development activities as appropriate and required.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed by surgeon and/or other appropriate
personnel.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Hold and maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by the
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Note: Effective January 1, 2015, all newly hired incumbents to the title of Surgical
Technologist must hold and maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
and be assigned at Level I. In addition, any employee who functions as a Surgical
Technologist will be required to annually complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing
education in order to remain qualified to perform the functions of a Surgical Technologist
at an HHC facility.

Please be advised that proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs