Travel Surg Tech in White Plains, NY

Company: Cynet Health
Location: White Plains
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Shift: 7a-3pDescription:Under the direction of the nurse manager or Registered Professional Nurse, the Scrub Technician handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during surgical procedures. The technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeons. The scrub technician has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during operative procedures and is constantly vigilant in maintaining sterile technique.Includes the Following: Understands and adheres to the client Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors. Essential functions and responsibilities are as per New York Public Health Law 2824 – Surgical technology and surgical technologists. Performs nursing procedures per client policy. Checks supplies and equipment prior to surgical procedures. Scrubs, sets up, counts, and assists intra-operatively. Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique. Assists the surgeon and RN with post-procedure care. Handles specimens appropriately. Prepares instruments for decontamination. Assists with preparing and picking OR cases. Follows client policies and procedures for Infection Control and Fire Code. Identifies malfunctioning equipment appropriately. Follows patient safety standards. Responds appropriately in emergency situations. Completes competency requirements. Attends all mandatory in-services. Utilizes cost containment practices. Completes fifteen hours of Continuing Education Credits as required by New York State Law, effective January first, two thousand fifteen. Performs all other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required and must meet one of the following: Graduate from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program and holds and maintains CST certification, having successfully completed a nationally accredited educational program for surgical technologists and holding and maintaining a Certified Surgical Technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization; or completed a military surgical technology program; or is grandfathered by providing evidence of employment as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring within the four years immediately prior to the effective date of this section. Any employer of persons performing surgical technology on the effective date of this section shall confirm in writing to each employee his or her employment in a capacity performing surgical technology in a healthcare facility as of the effective date of this section. This also applies to those in the service of the federal government, to the extent the person is performing duties related to that service.Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist is preferred. Certification by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization is required. A grace period for recent graduates allows a person to be employed or contracted to practice surgical technology during the twelve-month period immediately following the successful completion of a nationally accredited surgical technology program, but they may not continue to be employed or contracted beyond that period without documentation that the employee or contractor holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential.As of April first, two thousand seventeen, BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required. Those hired before April first, two thousand seventeen must receive the BLS certification by April thirtieth, two thousand eighteen. Those hired on or after April first, two thousand seventeen must receive it within six months of hire.

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