Cardiac Certified Surgical Technician

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,523 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is looking for an experienced Cardiac Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will support surgical procedures in a fast-paced operating room, ensuring patient safety and sterile techniques.

Responsibilities include maintaining surgical fields, assisting with instrument preparation, and collaborating with surgical teams. Requirements include 2 years of Operating Room Technician experience and a current CST Certification.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $57 - $62 per hour for locals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room Technician experience in a hospital setting required.
• Cardiac surgery experience required and must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and OR procedures required.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure surgical environments required.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to support surgical procedures and patient movement required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields for various surgical procedures.
• Perform scrub duties including gowning, gloving, and instrument setup.
• Anticipate surgeon and surgical team needs during procedures.
• Maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection control.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of accredited CST training program

Current CST Certification

Current AHA BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support surgical procedures in a fast-paced operating room environment. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures with recent hospital-based OR experience, including cardiac cases. This role requires excellent teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate surgical team needs while maintaining patient safety and aseptic standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields and operating room setup for various surgical procedures.
• Perform scrub duties including gowning, gloving, draping, instrument setup, and passing surgical instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate surgeon and surgical team needs during procedures to support efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse according to policy.
• Ensure strict adherence to aseptic technique, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Assist with patient positioning, operative site preparation, specimen handling, dressings, and patient transfers.
• Support operating room turnover, equipment cleaning, and preparation for subsequent procedures.
• Assist nursing staff with circulating functions and maintaining operating room supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and label medications and sterile solutions under RN supervision according to established guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support operational efficiency by assisting with inventory monitoring, preference card updates, and equipment organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited CST/Surgical Technologist training program required.
• Current CST Certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room Technician experience in a hospital setting required.
• Cardiac surgery experience required and must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, aseptic practices, and OR procedures required.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure surgical environments required.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, and critical thinking skills required.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to support surgical procedures and patient movement required.
• Shift is 7.5-hour day shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM), 37.5 hrs/week
• Location is New York, NY 10029
• Pay Range for Locals: $57 - $62 per hour
• Pay Range for Travelers: $2,620 - $2,670 per week

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, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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.

Accommodations

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