Operating Room Technician - Owego, New York

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification and minimum 2+ years Surgical Tech / Operating Room Tech experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Step into a vital role supporting surgical care as you assist surgeons and maintain a safe, efficient operating room environment. This contract opportunity is ideal for professionals skilled in Nursing – ORT or Certified Surgical Technology, eager to participate fully in patient care and uphold the highest standards of sterile technique.

Schedule:

• Flexible work hours: choose either 5 eight-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts per week, with daily shifts ending at 11:30 pm (options include 3 pm–11:30 pm or 1 pm–11:30 pm)
• Call requirement: one weekend every 3–4 weeks (Saturday and Sunday evening shifts, ending by 11:30 pm)
• Additional 1–2 night call shifts weekly (11:30 pm–7 am), typically following your scheduled weekend shift

Key Qualifications:

• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist or equivalent ORT nursing skills
• Demonstrated expertise in sterile technique and infection control
• Strong ability to anticipate surgeon needs and assist with gowning, gloving, draping, and instrument management
• Solid understanding of surgical instruments, supplies, and accurate count protocols

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain aseptic conditions throughout procedures, ensuring patient and team safety
• Prepare operative fields by organizing and managing instruments, sponges, and equipment
• Assist with surgical tasks such as passing instruments, retracting, suctioning, and handling specimens
• Support effective surgical team communication, participating as both a resource and a learner with experienced OR staff
• Expedite efficient OR turnover between cases and support the RN circulator with equipment checks and hazard identification
• Participate in the department’s rotating call schedule

Experience a collaborative setting where your expertise and attention to detail truly matter in patient outcomes. If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding contract position in surgical care, submit your application today to take the next step in your career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $18.22 to $30.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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