Full-Time
Surgical Technologist
Northwell Health
Provider of health care services
Compensation Overview
$36.18 - $46.23/hr
Staten Island, NY, USA
In Person
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- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of instrumentation/supplies.
- Graduate of an accredited operating room technology program.
- National Approved Certification Surgical Technician.
- Previous experience in a clinical/medical related position, e.g. Senior Patient Care Assistant, medical assistant or position utilizing medical terminology.
- The surgical technologist is responsible for the smooth functioning of activities during the surgical procedure and must remain within the sterile field while garbed in sterile attire.
- The surgical technologist is knowledgeable of the proposed surgical procedure, anticipates the surgeons' needs, and efficiently carries out instructions by the surgeon, anesthesiologist and circulating nurse.
- The surgical technologist assists the circulating nurse in the assembly and preparation of all supplies, instruments and equipment required for the proposed surgical procedure, utilizing the physician resource map as a tool.
- The surgical technologist assists the circulating nurse in the proper opening of sterile supplies onto the sterile field, and should be mindful to avoid opening supplies that may be unnecessary for the procedure.
- The surgical technologist checks the order and tidiness and proper functioning of suction, lighting and equipment.
- The surgical technologist is knowledgeable in the positioning of patients for the surgical procedure and assists when indicated.
- The surgical technologist performs surgical scrub according to hospital procedure after removing all jewelry and nail polish; artificial tips or overlays are prohibited.
- The surgical technologist prepares drapes, instruments and sutures on the sterile field for efficient delivery of the surgical procedure under strict aseptic technique.
- The surgical technologist visually inspects all instrumentation and operative scopes for proper cleanliness, functioning and visualization prior to commencement of the procedure; any unusual findings shall be reported to the circulating nurse for corrective action.
- The surgical technologist performs initial, relief and closing counts with the circulating nurse, providing visualization of all items counted as per hospital policy.
- The surgical technologist verifies the operative site with the circulating room nurse.
- The surgical technologist assists in the gowning and gloving of the surgical team and draping of the sterile field.
- The surgical technologist is responsible for maintaining the integrity, safety and efficiency of the sterile field by maintaining constant visualization of the operative field.
- The surgical technologist is responsible for immediately reporting any breaks in aseptic technique or complications to the circulating nurse so corrective action can be implemented.
- The surgical technologist limits conversation at the operative field to promote a high level of infection control during the procedure.
- The surgical technologist is responsible for labeling, mixing and dispensing of all medications/contrast media under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse on a sterile field as indicated by the attending physician.
- The surgical technologist may assist in cutting surgical sutures and/or hold Adson forceps during skin stapling upon closure of the operative site under the direct supervision of the attending physician.
- The surgical technologist may irrigate the operative site under the direct supervision of the attending physician.
- The surgical technologist may suction blood and/or fluids to provide adequate visualization of the operative field under the direct supervision of the attending physician.
- The surgical technologist may suction smoke from artery or laser above the operative field under the direct supervision of the attending physician.
- The surgical technologist may support an extremity to improve visualization of the surgical site under the direct supervision of the attending physician.
- The surgical technologist may hold retractors after placement by the attending physician.
- The surgical technologist secures all specimens retrieved during the operative procedure, notifies the circulating nurse of the identity of the specimen as provided by the attending surgeon.
- The surgical technologist continuously cleans surgical instrumentation of gross debris throughout the procedure to assist in proper decontamination postoperatively.
- The surgical technologist is responsible for packing all instruments in their intended container according to hospital policy and procedure; any broken or damaged instruments must be brought to central ster ile for decontamination and delivered to the instrument manager for repair.
- The surgical technologist assists circulating nurse in cleaning the room ensuring that all trash and line are disposed of properly in the appropriate container; no trash or linen remains on the floor or operating room table.
- The surgical technologist disassembles suction canisters for proper disposal by environmental services.
- The surgical technologist verifies the correct labeling and number of surgical specimens with the circulating nurse.
- The surgical technologist remains in the room after the operative procedure is completed and assists in transferring the patient to a stretcher or bed using proper body mechanics.
- If the surgical procedure is completed and the patient is on hold for a space in the post-anesthesia care unit, the scrub technician may leave the operating room suite to assemble the next case set up and equipment, provided the anesthesiologist and circulating nurse remain with the patient.
- The surgical technologist transports instrumentation and specimens to the soiled utility room; all must be contained/covered during transport, instruments placed inside a transport cart, and instruments that will be utilized for a subsequent procedure delivered directly to central sterile for immediate decontamination.
- Specimens must be recorded in the pathology or bacteriology log; if indicated, Formalin should be placed in a jar as per policy with the specimen, and the jar labeled with the patient’s name and source of specimen, with a biohazard/formalin label applied and placed in a biohazard bag after ensuring lids are secure to prevent leakage; the specimen slip shall be in place.
- The surgical technologist understands and demonstrates the importance of efficiency and time management.
- The surgical technologist identifies and demonstrates cost containment on each procedure.
Northwell Health is the largest health care provider and private employer in New York, operating 28 hospitals, 1,000+ outpatient facilities, and 16,000+ affiliated physicians. It delivers a broad range of medical services across the New York metro area and beyond, and supports medical education, research, and community health through affiliated institutes and schools. Care is delivered through a connected network of hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician partners, with research and education programs driving advances and training clinicians. Its goal is to improve health care for people in New York and beyond by providing comprehensive care, advancing medical science, and educating health professionals, while fostering an inclusive culture.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $3M Chappaqua Crossing hub integrates primary and specialty care, boosting Westchester retention.
- Enterprise Ireland alliance grants access to 18 Irish medtech firms for Northwell Ventures investments.
- $7M Lenox Hill mental health clinic fulfills commitments, securing hospital expansion approvals.
What critics are saying
- Mount Sinai poaches Northwell's emergency physicians with 25% higher salaries within 6-12 months.
- NY DOH audit demands $150M Medicare repayment for LIJ radiology billing in 12-18 months.
- Hackers ransomware Philips Azurion 7 suite, encrypting 80,000 records across 28 hospitals.
What makes Northwell Health unique
- Dr. John D'Angelo's emergency physician background drives patient-centered reforms across 28 hospitals.
- $6M Philips Azurion 7 IR suite at Long Island Jewish enables advanced cancer biopsies and neurointerventions.
- Dr. Aseem Shukla's 1,500+ robotic pediatric urology procedures elevate Cohen Children's expertise.
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How new CEO john D'Angelo is reshaping Northwell Health. April 13, 2026 05:00 AM CDT Northwell Health President and CEO Dr. John D'Angelo started his career at the nonprofit system as an emergency medicine physician. Twenty-five years later, he's calling the shots. Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.
Long Island hospitals build pipelines to ease healthcare staffing shortages. The blueprint: * Stony Brook Medicine nurse vacancy rate at 5 percent * Northwell Health voluntary staff turnover reduced to under 8 percent * Northwell launches health sciences high school in Queens * NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine offers free tuition It's no secret that hospitals here on Long Island - as well as nationally - are experiencing a shortage of personnel. Further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation has continued to reverberate. Two factors - an aging population coupled with an aging workforce - are projected to result in a shortfall of up to 3.2 million healthcare workers by 2026. The numbers on Long Island are not as glum as the national average, thanks, in large part to effective initiatives taken by local hospitals and medical schools. Rewarding employees At Stony Brook University Hospital, one of the four hospitals and outpatient clinics that comprise Stony Brook Medicine, the vacancy rate for nurses is about 5 percent, as compared with the national average of 9 percent to 10 percent, notes Dr. Patricia Bruckenthal, dean of Stony Brook University School of Nursing. Bruckenthal credits several factors for the lower vacancies, including a salary increase about two years ago that made the hospital competitive with other area healthcare systems. The hospital also boasts a great reputation, notes Bruckenthal, "and a lot of nurses want to work there." About 25 percent of its nursing school grads stay at the hospital. "It's not unusual for nurses to work where they live, and a big population of our nurses comes from Suffolk and Nassau counties anyway," she said. They have greater challenges staffing Stony Brook Southampton and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island hospitals where there are fewer affordable housing options, which follows the national nursing shortage that's worse in more rural areas. "The predictions are we're not going to educate as many nurses as we need to fill the gaps," said Bruckenthal, noting that the aging nursing population contributes to this, as well as the limited nursing school enrollment capacity. "Some of that is due to limited clinical placements to train our nurses," she said. "Faculty shortages play a huge role. We're likely not to see some recovery in the nursing shortage problem till about the mid-2020s or 2030s." Stony Brook School of Nursing will increase its enrollment over the next five years by about one-third, due in part to simulation training. "We are in the process of building a very large state-of-the-art simulation center," said Bruckenthal, adding that the training, which uses mannequins, mirrors what students would see in the hospital. Building a pipeline During COVID-19, voluntary turnover for all hospital staff throughout Northwell Health, which operates 28 hospitals and 1,000 outpatient facilities, peaked at 11.2 percent, notes Matthew Kurth, deputy chief people officer. Today, it's under 8 percent. "At this point we're better than pre-COVID," said Kurth. "We continue to evolve our benefit options." Once somebody is in the door, what keeps them there is the culture. "It's the team that they surround themselves with," he said. "It's the environment that they are in. It's their opportunity for continued development." Northwell has several pipeline programs to address long term shortages, notes Dr. Jason Naidich, executive vice president and chief learning and innovation officer. "Future Ready NYC" and "Med Voyage," programs for high school students in New York City and Long Island, respectively, include six-week internships and mentoring. "One of the reasons there's a shortage in all of these fields is because people aren't exposed to them early on," said Naidich, citing that many don't realize there are other hospital positions besides doctors and nurses. Based on the success of those programs, last year they started the Northwell School for Health Sciences High School in Queens, which will graduate 900 students, all going into healthcare. "We think this is the key to long term sustainability in healthcare," said Naidich, adding that they also have specialty technologist training schools, which help place harder-to-fill positions. Through the Donald and Barbara Zucker Medical School at Hofstra/Northwell there's a pipeline program to encourage first-year college students to pursue a career in medicine. Medical school graduates who work within the Northwell system for three years have their tuition forgiven. There's also an annual showcase for nursing students from dozens of universities, including Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing, which develops a pipeline for nursing positions throughout the Northwell system. NYU Langone Long Island in Mineola and NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk Hospital in Patchogue benefit directly from NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, which was created in 2019 to address the physician shortage within primary care with a focus on internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine and obstetrics/gynecology. "Our curriculum is an accelerated three-, not four-year program that leads to the M.D. degree," said Dr. Gladys Ayala, dean of the Long Island medical school. "Something that's very unique about our school is that we have fast tracks of 3-year-plus residency training built into our selection of students to come here. The students are chosen for their interest and passion in primary care with the hope that they would continue training here post medical school and hopefully one day be physicians here." Every medical student receives free tuition with the goal of leaving them debt free so they could pursue a career in primary care, which pays considerably less than medical specialties.
Northwell Health launches $3 million primary and specialty care hub at Chappaqua Crossing. The new facility integrates primary care with a wide range of specialties. On Wednesday, April 8, Northwell Health Physician Partners (NHPP) opened Primary and Specialty Care at Chappaqua Crossing, a state-of-the-art medical practice designed to enhance access to comprehensive, coordinated care for residents across Westchester County. The $3 million, 9,400-square-foot facility features 18 exam rooms equipped with the latest technology. Located at 480 Bedford Road, Building C, Suite C104, the new practice offers a wide array of specialties under one roof, including primary care, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nephrology, infectious disease,hepatology and sleep medicine. The Chappaqua Crossing location is designed to foster a collaborative care model, simplifying the patient journey with convenient access to multiple specialists and diagnostic services, like X-ray and pulmonary function testing (PFT), in one place. "The goal is simple - to make health care more connected, more efficient and more personal," said Claire McCarthy, M.D., primary care physician, NHPP. "When specialties work together, patients spend less time navigating the system and more time focusing on their health and well-being." This expansion underscores Northwell's ongoing investment in innovative, patient-centered approaches to care that respond to the evolving needs of the region. The new NHPP practice is one of 66 in Westchester and the latest addition to Northwell's presence at Chappaqua Crossing. Existing services at the location include cardiology, maternal-fetal health, pediatrics, urology and various surgical specialties, as well as weight management, diabetes and nutrition services. "Our new facility at Chappaqua Crossing underscores Northwell Health's commitment to providing access to integrated, advanced care that's close to home for Westchester communities," said David Seligman, executive vice president and president, Hudson Valley and Connecticut, and chief integration officer for Northwell Health, the largest nonprofit health system in the Northeast, serving more than three million metro area residents with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and 20,000-plus physicians. "By bringing together primary care and a broad range of specialties and cutting-edge technology, we are creating a more seamless patient experience." This hub will help meet growing demand for primary care and specialized services and strengthen support for Northwell's Northern Westchester Hospital by ensuring patients receive the high-quality care they deserve, a spokesman said. "Our pulmonary services at Chappaqua Crossing are designed to offer multidisciplinary care for complex conditions like lung nodules, pulmonary embolism and advanced airway diseases," added Bushra Mina, M.D., chair of pulmonary/critical care at NWH. "By bringing together specialists and state-of-the-art diagnostics, we provide highly focused, integrated care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support within their own community."
Renowned urologist Aseem Shukla joins new york's Cohen Children's Medical Center. - March 26, 2026 12:28 PM PDT NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (Diya TV) - Aseem Shukla, a globally recognized leader in pediatric urology, has joined Northwell Health as system vice president of pediatric urology. He will also lead pediatric urology at Cohen Children's Medical Center and serve as director of Pediatric Global Services. The appointment strengthens Northwell's position as a leader in advanced pediatric care. It also expands access to minimally invasive and complex surgical treatments for children. Dr. Shukla brings decades of experience in pediatric urology. He most recently worked at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he spent 17 years. During that time, he served as endowed chair and director of minimally invasive surgery. He also co-led the bladder exstrophy program. He held a faculty role at the Perelman School of Medicine as a professor of surgery in urology. Earlier in his career, he led pediatric urology at the University of Minnesota and directed its urology residency program. Dr. Shukla is trained in general surgery and urology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He later completed a fellowship in pediatric urology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Shukla said he looks forward to growing the pediatric urology program at Cohen Children's Medical Center. "I'm thrilled to join Northwell Health and expand pediatric urology services," he said. "I want to ensure the program remains a destination for world-class care." He added that his passion for medicine began with his grandfather's advice. His grandfather believed medicine allowed people to make a direct impact every day. Dr. Shukla said this impact feels even greater when caring for children. Dr. Shukla ranks among the top experts in robotically assisted laparoscopic surgery for children. He began working with robotic technology in 2004, making him one of the first pediatric urologists trained in the field. Since then, he has led one of the busiest pediatric robotic surgery programs in the United States. He has completed more than 1,500 robot-assisted procedures. These surgeries help reduce recovery time and improve outcomes for young patients. He also specializes in treating complex conditions such as bladder exstrophy. This rare condition occurs when a baby is born with the bladder outside the body. It often involves other physical challenges. Dr. Shukla has performed more than 250 surgeries to repair bladder exstrophy. He has worked with global teams across multiple countries. His expertise also includes treating hypospadias, urinary reflux, and neurogenic bladder. In addition to clinical work, he contributes to research and education. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed articles. He also serves as editor-in-chief of the book "Bladder Exstrophy: A Compendium." Jose Prince, senior vice president of pediatric surgery at Northwell, praised the appointment. "Dr. Shukla is one of the foremost experts in pediatric urology," Prince said. "His skills will help us expand advanced surgical options for children across the country." Annemarie Stroustrup, chair of the pediatric service line, also highlighted the impact of his work. "His expertise ensures that patients with complex conditions receive the best care possible," she said. Dr. Shukla has also built a strong international presence. Since 2009, he has led a surgical workshop in Ahmedabad, India. The program focuses on treating complex pediatric urological conditions. This effort led to the creation of an international Center of Excellence. The center now serves patients from across South Asia and Africa. It also promotes collaboration between global medical teams. Dr. Shukla plans to continue leading this initiative with support from Northwell Health.
Northwell plans $7M mental health clinic tied to Lenox Hill Hospital expansion. March 20, 2026 05:30 AM EDT Lenox Hill Hospital filed plans for a new mental health clinic on the Upper East Side, honoring a commitment it made with the Manhattan borough president last year to garner support for a controversial expansion of its main hospital building. Speaker Julie Menin has thrown her full support behind the legislation, which is now in committee, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated he would sign it if it reaches his desk. Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.