Operating Room Technician
Position type | Full-Time |
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Department | Surgery: General |
Location | |
Salary | $58,000 |
Description
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Research Fellow to the Research group at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln. The Hospital is part of NYC Health + Hospitals. Lincoln is a designated Level I Trauma and Stroke Center and has Centers of Excellence in all medical specialties including its award- winning Cancer and Breast Centers.
The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Weill-Cornell Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
- Ensure the operating room is clean and organized
- Assist in patient positioning and preparation for surgery
- Monitor and maintain sterile fields during procedures
- Hand instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the operation
- Manage surgical specimens for laboratory analysis
- Operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment and machinery
- Assist in counting sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure they are not left inside the patient
- Provide support in case of emergencies or complications during surgery
- Transport patients to and from the operating room
- Update and maintain patient records and documentation
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimum patient care
- Participate in post-operative care and clean-up
- Stay current with new surgical techniques and advancements
Qualifications
- Certification from an accredited OR Tech training program
- Previous experience working in a surgical setting
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Advanced knowledge of surgical instruments and techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
- Experience with robotic surgery equipment
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Professional membership with organizations such as the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)
- High school diploma or GED
Exceptional Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
- Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plans starting day one
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
- Generous paid time off program
- Salary - $58,000.00
The Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections. Actual total compensation may differ.
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