Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Location: New York, NY 10029

Weekly Travel Pay: $2,200.00 – $2,455.71

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Schedule: 3 days per week | 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Hours: 34.5 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) for travel contract opportunities in New York, NY.

The Surgical Technologist will assist surgeons and registered nurses during surgical procedures by preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile environments, handling surgical instruments, and providing essential support throughout surgical cases.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced CST professionals looking for a short-term travel assignment with competitive weekly travel pay.

Responsibilities

Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.

Perform surgical scrubbing, gowning, and gloving.

Maintain sterile fields and follow strict aseptic techniques.

Assist surgeons by anticipating and providing necessary instruments, sutures, and supplies.

Assist with patient positioning, draping, and preparation.

Perform and maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse.

Handle surgical specimens according to established protocols.

Assist with dressings, drainage systems, and patient transfers.

Monitor the operating room environment and immediately report breaks in sterile technique.

Assist with operating room cleaning, equipment decontamination, and room turnover.

Follow medication labeling and safety procedures under appropriate nursing supervision.

Maintain surgical supplies, equipment, and organized sterile storage areas.

Requirements

Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification – Required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – Required.

Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist training program.

High school diploma required.

Previous operating room experience.

Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Operating Room (Cardiac OR) experience is required.

Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile techniques, and infection control.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.