"Alerted.org

**Req Number** 165031

Job Description

Prepares and handles supplies, instruments and equipment in both sterile and non sterile functions. Functions primarily as the scrub member of the surgical team under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).

Job Responsibility

+ * Assists in preparation of room for procedures by assembling and checking function of equipment, supplies, instruments and special items needed for procedure.

+ * Assists RN in preparation of patients to ensure comfort and safety; and to allay fears and give reassurance.

+ * Sets-up instruments and supplies for assigned procedure.

+ * Assists the procedure team by passing the required instruments to the physician.

+ * Identifies, with RN, intra-procedure medication, dosage and labeling of all solutions and drugs.

+ * Collaborates with physician and RN in proper specimen identification and care.

+ * Assists in clean-up of procedure suite between cases including, but not limited to, disposal of contaminated waste and terminally cleaning of instruments, checking their function.

+ * Operates Steris.

+ * Replenishes special supplies, as needed.

+ * Cares for special instruments and equipment.

+ * Assists in returning unused supplies to proper place.

+ * Assists in bringing specimens to lab.

+ Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

+ High School diploma or equivalent, required.

+ Knowledge of endoscopy supplies, equipment and instruments normally acquired by completing a Surgical Technology Program.

+ Demonstrates understanding of medical terminology.

+ Excellent communication skills to understand directions and provide information.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $25.2162-$27.3931/hour

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.