Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Operating Room Tech - CST 25-32371

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Operating Room Tech

Profession: Surgical Services
Location: Syracuse, NY 13215
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift Options:

• Day: 5x8-Hour (11:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

• Mid: 5x8-Hour (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
  Block Scheduling: Not Available

We are seeking experienced Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) to join a high-acuity Adult Operating Room team. Candidates should have strong experience in trauma and specialty surgical cases, working in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma centers .

This role involves collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and other operating room professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care.

• Prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments, sterile supplies, and equipment.

• Scrub for surgical procedures in a variety of specialties including trauma, orthopedic, general, ENT, vascular, and gynecologic cases.

• Maintain sterile field and ensure adherence to surgical aseptic technique.

• Assist surgical teams with instrumentation, sponges, sutures, and other operative needs.

• Handle and care for surgical specimens according to hospital policy.

• Collaborate effectively with the surgical team to anticipate surgeon needs and ensure smooth procedural flow.

• Participate in preoperative and postoperative cleaning and equipment management.

• Certification: Must hold current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of recent operating room experience (within the last 4 years) in an acute care facility of comparable size and level (Level 1 Trauma Center or teaching hospital preferred).

• Specialty Experience: Must have scrub experience in general surgery and multiple specialty areas such as:

  • Orthopedic

  • Neurosurgery

  • Trauma

  • Vascular

  • ENT

  • Bariatric

  • GU

  • GYN

• Licensing: Must be eligible to work as a Surgical Technologist in New York State (no First Assist permitted).

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills required.

• Must successfully complete pre-employment health clearance and meet all occupational health and compliance standards.

• Must not have had any professional certification or license suspended, revoked, or under investigation.

• Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts totaling 80 hours per biweekly pay period.

• Environment: High-acuity, fast-paced surgical setting requiring precision, adaptability, and teamwork.

• Supervision: Expected to perform core surgical skills with minimal orientation and supervision.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.