Per Diem Surgical Technologist

Schedule

Day shift only. No call, evening, night, or holiday shifts. Limited Saturday hours rotated among the team.

Location

960 40th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Requirements

• ACLS certification required
• RN experience preferred in Critical Care, ICU, CCU, Emergency, OR, PACU, Cardiac Cath Lab, EP, Interventional Radiology, or Interventional Cardiology
• Experience with airway sedation and ability to read heart rhythms/telemetry strips

About the Role

This out‑patient surgical center performs vascular‑access procedures, fistula creation/repair, PAD interventions, embolization, diagnostics, angiograms, arteriograms, venograms, and related interventional procedures. Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist, you will perform scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures, prepare and maintain the procedure room, manage supplies and equipment, and support patient care throughout the procedural workflow.

Purpose and Scope

Supports the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the USV/FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and policy requirements. Reports to the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and set up the procedure room in compliance with FMCNA/USV policies, state and federal regulations
• Stock procedure room and trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to each procedure
• Clean the procedure room, equipment, and machinery post‑procedure
• Assist with patient preparation: positioning, shaving, and prepping
• Prepare and administer medications within scope of practice and state regulations
• Perform patient transfers, positioning, and transport to/from the procedure room
• Act as scrub assistant during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy, maintaining sterile technique per policy
• Draw up and label intravenous medications per Medication Labeling Policy and Sterile Field Competency
• Perform circulating duties in the procedure room
• Comply with HIPAA policies regarding patient confidentiality
• Maintain environmental integrity: ensure all areas are clean, sanitary, and safe daily
• Inspect facility equipment and instruments daily before and after procedures; perform minor repairs and general upkeep; communicate problems to supervisor and document in communications log
• Assist with disposal of hazardous waste, dirty linen, and rugs
• Assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage
• Support USV quality standards through regulatory compliance and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tools
• Assist with implementing USV quality goals and facility‑specific action plans
• Maintain integrity of medical records and administrative/operational records
• Comply with all data collection and auditing activities
• Provide clerical and practical support to physicians and staff: ensure instruments/equipment are on hand, print and send images, assist with training/orienting new employees on medical equipment, file paperwork per policy
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and re‑stocking of supplies
• Process x‑ray images after acquisition; archive patient images to CD/DVD per USV policies and state regulations
• Participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address deficiencies

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Day‑to‑day work includes desk/computer work and interaction with patients, staff, and physicians
• Healthcare facility environment with temperature control and moderate noise levels
• Potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand in a protective apron for 45–60 minutes at a time

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Surgical Technologist Certification as required by state regulation
• All appropriate state licensure, certification, education, and training required

Experience and Required Skills

• 1–2 years’ related experience
• Previous patient care experience preferred
• Working knowledge of interventional equipment (C‑Arm, Ultrasound), procedures, and materials/supplies for each procedure
• Knowledge of sterile techniques
• Experience with special procedures utilizing a C‑Arm preferred
• Knowledge of universal precautions and personal protective devices for radiology systems
• BLS certification required

Pay

Hourly rate: $25.10 – $38.27, depending on work location and qualifications (education, experience, skills, competencies).