Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - 26-07283

Job Description

Job Description

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Specialty: Surgical / Operating Room Tech
Location: Syracuse, New York (NY)
Duration: 13 Weeks

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support a high-acuity Adult Operating Room within a trauma and teaching hospital environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive scrub experience across multiple surgical specialties and be comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Schedule

• Evening Shift
• Combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
• Typical shift times may include:
  • 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Required Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room experience within the last 4 years
• Experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center, teaching hospital, or comparable acute care facility required
• Scrub experience required
• First-time travelers considered only if experienced in facilities of similar size and acuity

Required Skills

• Sterile Technique
• Surgical Instrumentation
• Surgical Case Preparation
• Intraoperative Scrubbing
• Surgical Equipment Setup
• Specimen Handling
• Patient Safety Practices
• Operating Room Procedures
• Aseptic Technique
• Surgical Supply Management

Required Surgical Experience

• Trauma Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• General Surgery
• ENT Procedures
• Vascular Surgery
• Gynecological Surgery

Preferred Additional Experience

• Neurosurgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Genitourinary (GU) Procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures
• Establish and maintain sterile fields throughout procedures
• Assist surgeons by anticipating procedural needs and passing instruments
• Perform surgical counts according to policy and procedure
• Ensure availability and functionality of surgical equipment and supplies
• Handle specimens appropriately and according to protocol
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff

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