Surgical Technologist / OR Tech - Rochester, NY - DS 26-13774

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / OR Tech
Location: Rochester, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3x12-Hour Shifts per Week | 36 Hours/Week | 1 Call Shift per Week | 1 Weekend per Month
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $1,000 – $1,550/week

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / OR Tech to support elective and emergency surgical procedures involving adult and pediatric patients.

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or documented experience working as a surgical technologist before 2015 .

• Previous operating room or surgical services experience.

• Knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures.

• Understanding of infection prevention, surgical counts, and patient safety standards.

• Ability to assist with elective and emergency surgical procedures.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, participate in one call shift per week, and cover one weekend per month.

• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by ensuring the availability and sterility of instruments, equipment, and supplies.

• Assist surgeons and the surgical team during elective and emergency procedures.

• Set up and maintain sterile fields in accordance with infection prevention protocols.

• Pass surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment to surgeons during procedures.

• Perform surgical counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps with the surgical team.

• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and other team members throughout procedures.

• Handle surgical specimens according to established policies.

• Monitor surgical equipment and report malfunctions or safety concerns.

• Follow aseptic techniques, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.

• Assist with patient positioning, preparation, and transfer as directed.

• Clean, restock, and prepare operating rooms between procedures.

• Participate in on-call coverage and scheduled weekend rotations.

• Support procedures across various surgical specialties involving adult and pediatric patients.