Req Number 144464nnResponsibilities:nnPrepares the operating room and sterile field for surgical procedures, including setting gpnnsurgical supplies, instruments and equipment using sterile technique and ensuri"g tatnnsurgical equipment is functioning properly and safely.nnAssists healthcare professional in receiving, labelling and verifying sterile solutions andnnmedications to be administered during surgery according to established protocol; may assistnnanesthesia personnel.nnVerifies patient's iclentity, correct surgical site, and correct surgical procedure.nnAssists in moving and positioning patient for surgery; adheres to established safetynnguidelines.nnEngages in appropriate gowning and gloving procedures in perioperative setting.nnAssists healthcare professionals to perform non-invasive preparation of the skin's surface;nndrapes patients for surgery.nnAssists surgeon throughout the operative procedure, including anticipating instrument needs.nnResponsible for handing instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeon; maintains accuratenncount of sponges, needles and instruments in perioperative setting.nnAssists in the surgeon's provision of hemostasis during surgery.nnHolds retractor after placement by a healthcare professional during procedure.nnMaintains and monitors surgical asepsis during all surgical procedures according tonnestablished guidelines.nnPrepares and applies bandages and sterile and non-sterile dressings to incision site; maynnprepare sutwe material as directed by surgeon.nnassist with transfer of patient to recovery room following surgery; provides nursing carennas necessary and appropriate.nnProperly cares for, and handles specimens taken for laboratory analysis.nnMay assist with the cleaning of the operating room and replenishment of supplies oncennprocedure is complete.nnMay operate sterilizers, lights, suction machines and electrosurgical units; may assist withnndiagnostic equipment.nnParticipates in staff development activities as appropriate and required.nnPerforms other related duties as assigned or directed by surgeon and/or other appropriatennpersonnel.nnQualifications:nnDocumented designation of Grandfathered status as a Surgical Technologist; ornnCompletion of an appropriate training program for Surgical Technologists in the UnitednnStates Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or public Health ServicennCommissioned Corps; ornnService in the federal government to the extent that the individual performed duties related tonnthe practice of Surgical Technology.nnHold and maintain a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential administered by thennNational Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.nnIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent’s sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.