Operating Room

Featured Operating Room Career: Robotics

From the most advanced equipment such as the DaVinci Xi robot, to the most revolutionary surgical procedures, we’re redefining patient care through Operating Room robotics and surgical excellence. We’re committed to providing you with all of the resources imaginable to deliver groundbreaking outcomes. In other words, while they’ll be writing about our advancements in medical journals, you’ll be living them every day. Read more on our blog or search opportunities.

Facilities with
Robotic Operating Rooms

3,337

Robotic Surgeries
in 2015

“We’ve got greatly-expanding robotics capabilities. That means ground-floor opportunities to work at the cutting edge of technology.”

Dolores Reisert

Senior Administrative Director Patient Care
Services Perioperative

Operating Room Careers

It takes a great team to deliver world-class surgical care. That’s why we have great opportunities for you to join us in one of the following vital roles:

Registered Nurses
Operating Room Technicians
Support Staff

Registered Nurses

Registered Nursing in the Operating Room

Working in surgical nursing at Northwell Health is unlike anywhere else. In addition to our state-of-the-art technology, you’ll benefit from working with a team of the top clinical professionals in the field, including many physicians who have been recognized as New York’s best by New York Magazine. You’ll experience nursing leadership that is active, engaged and supportive. And with our commitment to continuous learning and promoting from within, you’ll enjoy exceptional career advancement possibilities. Start today.

Technicians

We’re looking for exceptional individuals who embrace and live out our culture of C.A.R.E. (Connectedness, Awareness, Respect and Empathy) to help us provide quality compassionate care in the Operating Room setting. Working under the direction of a registered nurse, you will:

Check and gather all instruments for each case
Assist circulating nurse in obtaining supplies and equipment
Open sterile supplies for assigned cases
Perform surgical scrub technique and gown and glove for surgical team
Maintain a sterile field and take immediate action to correct any breaks in technique
Break down, setup and prepare instruments for sterilization

Surgery Specialties at Northwell Health

As a surgical nurse at Northwell Health, you’ll be able to expand your professional horizons as you are exposed to an unmatched variety of cases and procedures, including cardiac, neuro, vascular, trauma, transplants and more – from the simple to the most complex. Take a look at some of the areas where you can serve and take the next step by applying for a career with us.

Acute Care & Trauma Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Breast Surgery
Cardiac Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Eye Surgery
General Surgery
Gynecologic Surgery
Head & Neck Surgery
Heptaobiliary Surgery

Hernia Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Podiatric Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Surgical Surgery
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Facility Spotlight – Southside Hospital

You don’t have to drive all the way into the city to find a hospital that is driven to provide the most advanced surgical services possible. Southside Hospital offers:

10 operating rooms, including two dedicated for cardiac surgery and one hybrid room
Leader in complex endovascular, thoracic and neurosurgery cases
Robot Certification – one of only ten in the country
Joint Accreditation for Joint Program
Certified Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Certified Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Introducing Gynecology certified with SIC for microsurgeries
Trauma Receiving Center
First Level II trauma in NY State certified by ACS
8 and 12-hour shifts, committed to enhancing work-life balance
Helipad for receiving critical cases

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