Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Summary:

The Certified Operating Room Technician / Surgical Technologist (CST) provides skilled technical support in a variety of surgical procedures, including general, laparoscopic, robotic, vascular, orthopedic, and specialty surgeries. The role involves preparing the operating room, managing surgical instruments, ensuring aseptic technique, and assisting the surgical team throughout procedures. Strong knowledge of sterilization processes, specimen handling, and safety protocols is essential. A minimum of 3 years of experience and CST certification are required, with call and weekend shifts included. Responsibilities:

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring all instruments and equipment are sterile and ready.
• Assist surgeons and surgical team during operations by passing instruments and supplies as needed.
• Perform decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment following established protocols.
• Handle and label surgical specimens accurately.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques and sharps safety guidelines to maintain a safe environment.
• Participate in Universal Protocol procedures including surgical time-outs.
• Support a wide range of surgical specialties including gastric bypass, vascular repairs, orthopedic surgeries, robotic surgeries, and urological procedures.
• Manage and maintain surgical supplies and instrumentation inventory.
• Perform leadership or management duties as assigned.
• Comply with call requirements, including weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required unless prior experience as a tech in New York before 2015.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in surgical technology.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization processes, and sharps safety.
• Familiarity with a broad range of surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Ability to handle and label surgical specimens properly.
• Strong understanding of Universal Protocol and surgical safety standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a high-pressure environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system preferred.
• Experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Management or leadership experience within surgical services.
• Experience with colorectal robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques.

Special Considerations:

• Call required: minimum of 6 shifts per 8-week time block, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be located more than 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.
• Compliance with all hospital and surgical department policies, including safety and infection control protocols.

Scheduling:

• Shift schedule includes day shifts with required weekend and holiday coverage.
• Call shifts are scheduled to meet contract requirements of 6 shifts per 8-week period.
• Shift assignments coordinated to support 12 surgical service lines.