Knowledge of surgical care practices for diverse patient age groups.
Basic manual skills and motor coordination necessary.
Responsibilities
Assist with nursing care activities in surgical services.
Provide support to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients.
Ensure adherence to Nursing Department and Hospital policies.
Demonstrate essential surgical knowledge and skills during procedures.
Maintain a sterile environment and manage surgical instruments.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth within a renowned medical facility.
Exposure to a variety of patient cases across all age groups.
Collaborative working environment with a focus on surgical excellence.
Structured support for ongoing training and certification renewal.
Full Job Description
Description
Job Summary:
Assumes responsibility and accountability for functioning as the scrub nurse in assisting with the nursing care activities and surgical services provided to a specific group of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patients consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital Administration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age of the patient served on the nursing unit or by patient care department.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year of previous medical/surgical and/or Operating Room experience.
License: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required through a nationally accredited educational program, such as National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
Assisting (NBSTSA).
Hourly: $37.65-$51.11
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1468
Department: Perioperative - VASC
Exempt: No
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides clinical care, research, and medical education in New York. It is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in the state of New York, with over 72000 employees. Northwell Health has 23 hospitals and more than 700 outpatient facilities, as well as a medical school and a research institute. The organization was founded in 1997 as North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and changed its name to Northwell Health in 2015.
