Lead Surgical Technician

Overview St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations. St. John's has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its' commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care. St. John's Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care. Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong Responsibilities The Surgical Technologist in addition to the duties of a Nursing Assistant performs approved nursing tasks and technical procedures under the direction and supervision of Professional Registered Nurse. Assists in receiving and transporting patients. Participates in the observation of patient conditions and promptly reports changes to the responsible nurse.Responds promptly to the needs of patient, refers patient/family requests or concerns appropriately. Demonstrates competence in patient care procedures and technical skills appropriate to the clinical area and needs of the patient population served. Maintains a safe environment for patients and applies appropriate precautions and protocols; maintains and properly utilizes equipment. Participates in the orientation of personnel to the unit. Participates in continuing education to meet established requirements and for own job development. Prepares surgical case set up, instruments and supplies; is aware of physician preferences and anticipates needs during surgery. Maintains correct count of sponges, needles and instruments with circulating nurse before, during and prior to closure of surgical site.Notifies circulator of all specimens and assists in care of specimens. Assists in the application of dressings. Assists circulator/surgical team when not scrubbed. Prepares surgical suite for surgery, obtains needed equipment and supplies before, during and after procedure. Assists in transport and positioning of patient. Performs surgical preps. Cleans and stocks rooms. Checks expiration dates on all sterile items. Assists in cleaning, storage and preparation of instruments for sterilization. Assist in orientation and mentoring new technicians, may perform real time in-service. May assist with ordering supplies for the departmentDemonstrates knowledge and practice of stock rotation when restocking shelves to facilitate the first-in/first out inventory control system. Organize the shelf before restocking new products. Communicate with store room to ensure all supplies are ordered and available at all times. This position is at the Andrus and Dobbs Ferry Pavilions. Qualifications Certified Surgical Technician or certified eligible required. HS Diploma or equivalent required. Current BLS. experience preferred.