Surgical/Operating Room Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Surgical/Operating Room Tech - Adult - Syracuse, NY (#25324)

Location: Syracuse, NY
Employment Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $54/hr

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Surgical/Operating Room Tech to fill an opening at a Healthcare Facility (Acute Care/Academic Medical Center) located in Syracuse, New York. This role is ideal for an experienced CST with trauma center or teaching hospital experience who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive rate of $54 per hour.
• Work Schedule:
  • Full-time position with a mix of day and evening shifts.
  • Shifts will include a mix of 4 8-hour shifts and 4 12-hour shifts.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in an academic medical center setting, working alongside leading surgeons and healthcare. professionals.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through high-quality surgical care in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center environment.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3+ years of recent Operating Room experience (within the last 4 years).
  • Experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma center, teaching hospital, or similar facility.
  • Scrub experience required.
  • First-time travelers must have experience in similarly sized/level hospitals.
• Technical Skills (Required Experience in the following specialties) :
  • Trauma
  • Orthopedics (Ortho)
  • General Surgery
  • ENT
  • Vascular
  • GYN
• Additional Preferred Experience in the following specialties:
  • Neurosurgery
  • Bariatric
  • GU (Genitourinary)
• Experience in Adult OR or equivalent specialty size
• No First Assist (per New York State regulation)
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain sterile technique under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field, ensuring all surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment are set up correctly and functioning prior to procedures.
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, and sponges during operations, anticipating the needs of the surgeon.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain aseptic technique and adhere to infection control protocols at all times.
• Handle specimens appropriately and prepare them for laboratory analysis as directed.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping prior to surgical incision.
• Clean and restock the operating room between cases, including proper handling of contaminated instruments and disposal of sharps and biohazard waste.
• Monitor and maintain surgical equipment and instruments, reporting any malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Collaborate with circulating nurses, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to ensure efficient and safe patient care throughout the perioperative process.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with surgical techniques and technologies.