Certified Surgical Technologist (Watertown, NY) - CST

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

JOB OVERVIEW

Location: Watertown, NY 13601
Job type: Contract (NO BENEFITS)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Schedule: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM (5 x 8 hours)

Candidates needed: Traveling candidates only (no local candidates)
Radius rule: 100 miles
Availability: Weekend, on-call and holiday availability required

COMPENSATION

Traveling candidates: $1,800 – $1,900 per week, based on experience

JOB SUMMARY:  This role supports surgical patient care and preparation in the operating room. The surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), prepares and maintains a sterile environment, and assists surgeons during procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Surgical Support

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Perform technical duties related to surgical scrubbing, and respond efficiently and accurately to surgical situations.
• Assist with surgical patient care and preparation under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Sterile Environment and Equipment

• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating room environment.
• Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, disinfected and functioning safely.

General

• Perform routine and delegated duties according to facility and departmental policies and standards.
• Support departmental operations and perform other assigned duties.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.
• Completion of an accredited Certified Surgical Technologist program.
• Previous travel experience (mandatory).
• Orthopedic experience.
• Hands-on surgical scrubbing experience.
• Da Vinci robotic surgery experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to arrive at the facility within 30 minutes of being called in.
• May be required to precept and train new staff.